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Dick Advocaat to make World Cup history as he is reappointed Curacao manager three months after resigning

The Independent·Mark Gleeson·20 days ago
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Veteran coach Dick Advocaat is set to make history at 78, as he is returning to lead Curacao at next month's World Cup where he will become the tournament’s oldest coach ever. His appointment was confirmed by the Caribbean island's football association at a press conference on Tuesday, following the resignation of Fred Rutten. Advocaat steps back into the role he vacated in February because of the illness of his daughter. Rutten, 63, had been his designated successor, but his brief tenure saw two defeats in March – 2-0 against China and 5-1 to Australia. This quickly led to calls for Advocaat's return last week, fuelled by alleged player discontent and a public statement from the federation's leading sponsor, a tourism company, advocating for the veteran coach. Advocaat has returned after resigning three months ago (Reuters) Initially, Curacao federation president Gilbert Martina had issued a strong statement supporting Rutten, refusing to consider a change.…

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