World Cup participants release unusual statement as head coach resigns after two games
The Curaçao National Football Team is looking for a new head coach with little over a month to go until their FIFA World Cup debut after Fred Rutten's abrupt resignation
Fred Rutten has resigned as Curaçao's head coach after just two games in charge -Credit:William WEST / AFP via Getty Images Just two and a half months into his tenure as head coach of the Curaçao National Football Team, and 34 days from the nation’s first-ever FIFA World Cup game against Germany, Fred Rutten has resigned. The news of the former Eredivisie and Bundesliga boss’s departure was announced on Monday, with the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou (FFK) stating that his decision was made “following constructive discussions with the federation’s leadership. “Although Rutten himself was not the subject of the discussions, he chose to resign to protect stability and healthy professional relationships within the squad and staff.
” Real Madrid star hospitalized after locker room brawl with teammate Arsenal VAR controversy may spark IFAB corner kick law change after crucial West Ham win Rutten was brought in to replace Dick Advocaat after he resigned in February -Credit:William WEST / AFP via Getty Images In a statement, the 63-year-old Dutchman said, “There must not be a climate that harms healthy professional relationships within the team or staff. “That is why stepping down is the right decision. Time is pressing and Curaçao must move forward.
I regret how things unfolded, but I wish everyone the best. ” The FFK’s press release went on to add that they “praised Rutten’s professionalism, leadership, and commitment to Curaçao football, emphasizing that he put the team’s interests above his own ahead of important upcoming matches. “FFK’s board will decide on next steps today.
The federation’s focus is now on maintaining calm around the national team and continuing to build toward Curaçao’s sporting ambitions. ” What’s more, the FKK plans to hold a press conference on Tuesday to delve deeper into Rutten’s tenure, after he took over following countryman Dick Advocaat’s resignation to help his ailing daughter, having guided Curaçao to its maiden World Cup. To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERE “I've always said that family comes before football,” Advocaat said at the time, via Reuters .