Football
Advocaat Returns to Curaçao with Fresh Energy, Praises Xavi as Netherlands Coach
Dick Advocaat has renewed his tenure with Curaçao until mid-2027, targeting qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup following their World Cup appearance. He emphasized that qualifying is difficult despite increased respect from other nations and outlined upcoming Nations League matches against Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Trinidad & Tobago. Advocaat noted that young Dutch talents prefer the national team, leading striker Sontje Hansen to decline international selection due to limited playing time at the World Cup. Additionally, Advocaat praised Xavi Hernández’s appointment as Netherlands coach, citing his impressive player reputation and expected positive impact on the squad.
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