Drunk does it for Baros

Aston Villa striker has been on a drinking-spree during his time off after the World Cup.

PRAGUE: Czech Republic striker Milan Baros went on a drunken rampage during his post-World Cup vacation, according to Czech newspaper reports on Wednesday.

Aston Villa star Baros, 24, had been given extra time off by his English Premiership club after playing for his country at the World Cup. He was reported to have spent several days during his break on a drinking spree and one newspaper, Blesk, said he was seen dancing bare-chested in a nightclub with a condom tied in his hair.

Photos of Baros's exploits had appeared in the local press and it was also claimed he was involved in a brawl during wedding celebrations in a trendy nightclub. Dnes newspaper criticised the former Liverpool player, who was the leading scorer at Euro 2004, for risking "his name, his career and his talent".

Former Czech international Radek Drulak, a Euro 96 finalist, warned Baros he was ruining his career and added: "The Premiership begins in just three weeks but he cannot expect to find his form after a one-month long party."

Baros, who was the subject of a recently rejected transfer approach from German club Hamburg, reportedly apologised for his behaviour before leaving for England on Tuesday and said, "I should be setting an example for young sportsmen and it's unfortunate that was not the case."

Baros had moved to Aston Villa from Liverpool.