Dick Advocaat returns to Curaçao job in time for World Cup 2026 adventure
Dutchman resigned in February due to daughter’s healthCompatriot Rutten stood down from role on MondayDick Advocaat will lead Curaçao to their first World Cup and become the oldest manager in the tournament’s history after returning to the job. The 78-year-old was in charge when the Caribbean island reached the finals but resigned three months later because of his daughter’s health.“Advocaat is returning,” the president of the Curaçao Football Federation (FFK), Gilbert Martina, said in a phone message. Continue reading...
Dick Advocaat will lead Curaçao to their first World Cup and become the oldest manager in the tournament’s history after returning to the job. The 78-year-old was in charge when the Caribbean island reached the finals but resigned three months later because of his daughter’s health.
“Advocaat is returning,” the president of the Curaçao Football Federation (FFK), Gilbert Martina, said in a phone message.
His fellow Dutchman Fred Rutten took over, but Curaçao suffered two comprehensive friendly defeats in March, losing 5-1 to fellow World Cup qualifiers Australia and 2-0 to China. On Monday, the FFK said Rutten, 63, had resigned following “constructive discussions” among federation officials.
Reports in the Dutch media suggest Advocaat agreed to return to his former role because his daughter’s health has improved.
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Source: The Guardian Football
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