Petr Cech and Wife Split After 26 Years: Chelsea Legend Insists They Stay Best Friends
- Premier League icon Petr Cech has revealed a heartbreaking update about his marriage on social media
- The former Chelsea and Arsenal shot-stopper confirmed that, despite their split, he and his now ex-wife remain the best of friends
- Cech is still active in sports, trading football gloves for ice hockey gear as he represents Oxford City Stars in England
Petr Čech has confirmed that his marriage to Martina has ended after more than two decades together.
The 43-year-old football legend shared the news on Instagram, posting a touching black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek.
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Petr Čech announces split with wife
In the heartfelt message, he wrote:
“Martina and I are saddened to share that we are separating after 26 years together. We remain best friends and are incredibly proud of our two children.”
Čech and Martina’s story began in 1999 when they were still teenagers. Four years later, they tied the knot in 2003, as noted by Tribuna.
The couple went on to welcome two children, daughter Adela, now 17, and son Damian, 16.
Both Adela and Damian have inherited their father’s sporting spirit.
Damian, also a goalkeeper, recently signed a professional contract with Fulham, while Adela plays as a defender for the club and has already made her debut for the Czech Republic’s Under-17 team, per The Sun.
The announcement sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with fans sharing everything from disbelief to sympathy.
@sansthetechie wrote:
"How can you live together for 26 years and still decide to separate, I don't get it. This marriage thing is not computing at all."
@badboiruno added:
"Couldn’t save this one 💔"
@DI_ophicial remarked:
"Marriage is not for the weak."
@vicman_sa speculated:
"Someone cheated."
And @nagym255 kept it short and sad:
"Ooh.."
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Petr Cech's legacy and life after football
Čech’s journey in professional football began in earnest when Chelsea signed him from Rennes in 2004 for £7 million.
Over the next 11 years, he became one of the club’s most trusted figures between the posts, making 494 appearances, according to Transfermarkt.
He lifted numerous trophies for the Blues, including four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2012.
In 2015, he moved to Arsenal, where he added another FA Cup to his collection before retiring in 2019.
Retirement didn’t mean stepping away from sport for Čech.
He switched to ice hockey, playing as a goalkeeper, and even took on the role of Chelsea’s technical and performance advisor until 2022, leaving after Todd Boehly’s consortium took over the club.
Today, he continues to play ice hockey for Oxford City Stars in the NIHL South Division 1.
Away from competitive sport, Čech has embraced another passion, drumming, regularly sharing his love for music with fans online.
What Ronaldo's fiancée could get if he divorces her
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo has finally popped the question to his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez.
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