Agent hits out at criticism of Czech Republic's Rosicky

Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky gives a press conference at Toyota Arena in Prague, 23 March. Rosicky's agent has hit out at criticism of the Arsenal player's role in the midweek party scandal following Euro 2008 qualifying action.

The agent of Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky has hit out at criticism of the Arsenal player's role in the midweek party scandal following Euro 2008 qualifying action.

Rosicky, together with Jan Polak, Martin Jiranek and substitute keeper, Marek Cech, were photographed at celebrations in defender Tomas Ujfalusy's room by popular daily SIP. Prostitutes were also brought in for the occasion, it said.

Rosicky has born the brunt of criticism, which mounted after a lucklustre 1-0 home win against minnows Cyprus on Wednesday.

National football bosses fined the whole team one million koruna (35,750 euros) but refused to give details of the bad behavior being punished and who exactly took part.

"According to my verified information, the whole team were partying there when the journalist knocked on the hotel room door, with the exception of three players who I won't name now," Paska told Saturday's edition of the daily, Sport.

"Inside was not just the captain, Rosicky, who had to be at the party because the team is a team, but also both of his deputies, Ujfalusy and (Petr) Cech," Paska added. Ujfalusy was celebrating his 29th birthday.

The world renknowned Chelsea goalkeeper has until now emerged with his reputation relatively unscathed by the criticism of Czech players for their performances on and off the field.