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Curaçao's head coach Fred Rutten has resigned after just two games in charge, 34 days before their first-ever FIFA World Cup match against Germany. The resignation follows discussions with the federation's leadership.
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Fred Rutten has resigned as Curaçao's head coach after just two games in charge -Credit:William WEST / AFP via Getty Images
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Just two and a half months into his tenure as head coach of the Curaçao National Football Team, and 34 days from the nationâs first-ever FIFA World Cup game against Germany, Fred Rutten has resigned.
The news of the former Eredivisie and Bundesliga bossâs departure was announced on Monday, with the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou (FFK) stating that his decision was made âfollowing constructive discussions with the federationâs leadership.
âAlthough 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.â
Rutten was brought in to replace Dick Advocaat after he resigned in February -Credit:William WEST / AFP via Getty Images
Fred Rutten resigned after constructive discussions with the leadership of the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou.
Curaçao's first FIFA World Cup game is scheduled to take place 34 days after Rutten's resignation.
Curaçao's participation marks their first-ever appearance in the FIFA World Cup, highlighting a historic moment for the nation.
The announcement regarding Rutten's replacement has not yet been made by the Federashon Futbòl Kòrsou.

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In a statement, the 63-year-old Dutchman said, âThere must not be a climate that harms healthy professional relationships within the team or staff.
âThat 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.â
The FFKâs press release went on to add that they âpraised Ruttenâs professionalism, leadership, and commitment to Curaçao football, emphasizing that he put the teamâs interests above his own ahead of important upcoming matches.
âFFKâs board will decide on next steps today. The federationâs focus is now on maintaining calm around the national team and continuing to build toward Curaçaoâs sporting ambitions.â
Whatâs more, the FKK plans to hold a press conference on Tuesday to delve deeper into Ruttenâs tenure, after he took over following countryman Dick Advocaatâs resignation to help his ailing daughter, having guided Curaçao to its maiden World Cup.
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âI've always said that family comes before football,â Advocaat said at the time, via Reuters. âThis is therefore a natural decision. But that doesn't change the fact that I will miss Curacao, the people there, and my colleagues very much.
âI consider qualifying the smallest country in the world for the World Cup one of the highlights of my career. I'm proud of my players, staff, and the board members who believed in us.â
The FFKâs statement also added that Curaçaoâs squad selection will not yet be made, with FIFAâs deadline for the submission of each World Cup participant's 26-player roster set for June 1 at the latest.
Rutten, who made one appearance for the Dutch national team during his 13-year playing career, all spent at FC Twente, was in charge of Curaçao for just two games, losing 2-0 to China and 5-1 against Australia.
Next up is a friendly against Scotland at Hampden Park on May 30 in what will be their final friendly before the World Cup. Drawn into Group E, they will start off proceedings against Germany at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 14. They will then face Ecuador at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on the 21st, before closing out the group stage four days later against the Ivory Coast at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.