
The footballer was found guilty of 11 counts of corruption and match-fixing.
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Disciplinary proceedings were initiated in March 2026 following a police operation related to corruption in football.
Czech goalkeeper Marek Kalina has been disqualified for 20 years for participating in match-fixing, according to the website of the Football Association of the Czech Republic (FACR).
The decision was made by FACR's ethics commission on Wednesday. Disciplinary proceedings against the player were launched in March 2026 after a major police operation related to corruption and betting on matches.
Kalina was found guilty of 11 counts of organizing match-fixing and bribery over a period of five years. A football player is banned from participating in any football activity for 20 years, which is the maximum period. Kalina must also pay a fine of 500 thousand Czech crowns (about 20.5 thousand euros).

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