Dick Advocaat resigns as Curaçao head coach before country’s first World Cup campaign

Dutchman steps down for personal reasons Caribbean island only has population of 150,000 Dick Advocaat led Curaçao to their first World Cup but will not be charge of the team at the tournament itself after resigning from the head coach’s post for personal reasons. It is believed Advocaat had stood down because of his daughter’s health. “I’ve always said family is above football. So this is a self-evident decision,” the 78-year-old is reported as saying. “But of course that doesn’t change th...

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Dick Advocaat quits as Curaçao coach over daughter's health, won't lead team at the World Cup

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (AP) — Dick Advocaat has resigned as Curaçao head coach due to his daughter’s health issues and won't lead the team at the World Cup. “I’ve always said that family comes before football,” Advocaat said in a statement released Monday by the country's soccer federation. Fred Rutten has been appointed as his successor, the federation said.

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