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Poland manager Franciszek Smuda steps down

Poland manager steps down
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Poland manager Franciszek Smuda says that he will not be renewing his contract following his side's Euro 2012 exit.

Poland manager Franciszek Smuda has vacated his position following his side's Euro 2012 exit.

The tournament co-hosts finished bottom of Group A after suffering a 1-0 loss to the Czech Republic in Wroclaw.

Smuda's contract was due to expire after the tournament and the 63-year-old has confirmed that he will not be staying on in the role.

"This is 100 percent the end of the road. My contract runs out at the end of Euro 2012. Thanks guys," an emotional Smuda told Poland's public TVP broadcaster.

Smuda had been in charge of the national team since 2009.

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