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Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Gold Cup Update: Suriname eliminated, Curaçao with work to do following drab opener
Suriname were eliminated from the Gold Cup on Thursday morning. Following a 4-3 defeat to Costa Rica on matchday one, Stanley Menzo's team lost the second group match, this time 2-0 to Mexico. With Costa Rica winning their other game 2-1 against the Dominican Republic, Suriname can no longer reach the top two. Damning double sinks Suriname Suriname came close to pulling off an upset against Costa Rica in the first game. Strikes from Gyrano Kerk, Richonell Margaret and Shaquille Pinas looked to do the job despite a goal from Alonso Martinez and a penalty from former Twente striker Manuel Ugarte. Advertisement Unfortunately for Natio, though, they fumbled the 2-3 winning position before losing 4-3. Josimar Alcocer's goal set up a tense final 15 minutes in which Ugarte converted a second penalty right at the death. Mexico proved a far more challenging opponent. Confidently the stronger side, Los Tri dominated the stats sheet as a relatively quick-fire Cesar Montes double sunk Suriname around the hour mark. First, Montes dispatched a fine header at a corner on 57′, before then scoring an unorthodox floor-bound effort in the 63rd minute. Suriname will conclude their tournament against the Dominican Republic next Monday morning. Curaçao have work to do after drab tournament opener Curaçao drew their opening Gold Cup match 0-0 against El Salvador on Wednesday morning and it was fair to suggest that it was far from a classic. Advertisement Dick Advocaat fielded a side with much Dutch and European experience. Eloy Room started in goal, with Cuco Martina, Juriën Gaari, Roshon van Eijma and Sherel Floranus in front. Juninho Bacuna, Livano Comenencia and Leandro Bacuna formed the midfield, while Kenji Gorré, Jearl Margaritha, and Gervane Kastaneer formed the attack. A determined El Salvador proved difficult to break down in San Jose, and neutralised everything Curaçao sent their way. Just after half time, Kastaneer squandered a great chance by firing straight at eventual MOTM Mario González in a one-on-one. Advocaat's side then hit the crossbar via Margaritha before Comenencia shot over the bar from close range. Curaçao face host country Canada up next on Sunday. They enter as a truly daunting prospect, previously thrashing Honduras 6-0 in a dominant display. The group's conclusion against Honduras will play out on Wednesday. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Curaçao at Gold Cup 2025: 'We want to prove that we are not a team to be taken lightly'
Curaçao at Gold Cup 2025: 'We want to prove that we are not a team to be taken lightly' The 2025 Gold Cup is underway, and Curaçao kick off their latest adventure as they face El Salvador in their Group B tournament opener at San Jose's PayPal Park. Before then, we at GBeNeFN wanted to learn more about a team who are looking to continue a trailblazing era. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea, the scenic island nation of Curaçao has an understated relationship with football, especially given its population of less than 200,000 people. The national team have featured at the premier CONCACAF competition six times. Three of these appearances, including this upcoming chapter in the USA, have come after their separation from the Netherlands Antilles in 2010. Advertisement While a connection with the Netherlands continues to run through the team, with Dick Advocaat in the dugout, and a plethora of Dutch-born players turning out, Curaçao have undoubtedly managed to curate some exciting moments to move them firmly into an infamy of their own. A recent upshift in form has seen the rejuvenated Familia Azul unbeaten in their last seven matches. They are also still deep in the running for a momentous first World Cup appearance, and ahead of this summer of football, they have climbed up to 90th in the FIFA world rankings. At the last two Gold Cups they played in, Curaçao went out at the group stage in 2017, but then bettered that with a quarter-final finish two years later. We spoke to Tito at Curaçao Football News in order to get some expert insight on the team and their style, and just how they've turned heads within their federation. Hi Tito, Curacao's football seems to be back on the rise. What's the general vibe running up to this Gold Cup? What are your memories of the tournament? The vibe is great right now! Fans are happy that we are back in the Gold Cup, and we want to prove that we are not a team to be taken lightly, just like we did in 2019. Advertisement As for my memories from the Gold Cup, my all-time favourite actually came from 2017. It was the match against Mexico. Despite losing 2-0, the scoreline really didn't reflect the match. From the first whistle to the last, we went toe to toe with Mexico. We were good defensively and created so many chances and even hit the post twice. That was the first time we really turned heads in the region. How do you feel about the current selection? Who would you say are some of your stand-out players in this current group? Who should we be looking out for? I'm happy with the squad, although in the centre-back position, we're kind of thin with only three of them getting called up. There are two players you should be looking out for. One is Jearl Margaritha. He plays on the right wing and also plays club football for Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship. In 12 caps for Curaçao, Jearl has five goals and five assists. He is such a good dribbler and has so much flair. Advertisement The other one to look out for is Livano Comenencia. He is a 21-year-old midfielder who plays for Juventus Next Gen in the Serie C. He is tall, strong, fast, and a good dribbler. He has quickly become a fan favourite and has consistently performed for the team since his arrival in October of 2024. You face El Salvador, Canada and Honduras in the group stages. How do you feel about this draw? Are all eyes on the Canada fixture in particular? Is there the potential opportunity to cause an upset? I'm happy with the draw. These teams will really test the level of our current group of players. While the Canada game will be the toughest, all eyes are on the opening game against El Salvador. Advertisement We have over 80 years of history against them, dating back to when we were the Netherlands Antilles, and we've never beaten them. In our modern history, from 2011 to now, we have faced them seven times with 0 wins, three draws, and four losses. So the hope is to finally get one over on them. What would you say is the best way to describe Curaçao's style of play? How would you say Dick Advocaat has influenced the team? Before Dick Advocaat joined we played a very passive possession-based style of football. But since his arrival, he has had the team playing very aggressively when in possession. The forwards are constantly moving and trying to find space. Advertisement When out of possession, we press hard. Our midfielders and forwards are constantly running, trying to force mistakes, and they have shown an ability to compete physically with other teams. In a recent game with Haiti, Jürgen Locadia pressed their defenders, which led to a back pass to the keeper, Johny Placide. Locadia held his run and stole the ball, leading to an easy tap-in for Kevin Felida to give us a 4-1 lead. With a mix of predominantly second and third-generation players, has that played on the national conscience at all? Despite all of the players being born and raised in the Netherlands, the people here in Curaçao have been happy with them. Advertisement Of course, every now and then, there is somebody who thinks we should add more local players, but no one really cares about that. What would be your dream tournament? Any fixtures you'd enjoy in particular in an ideal world? Something I would love to see in the future is a friendly tournament between Curaçao, Aruba, Suriname, and Indonesia in the Netherlands. It would be fun. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield | Curaçao Football News
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Sir Alex Ferguson comes across emotional letter he sent decades ago on first-ever tour of Rangers' museum
SIR ALEX FERGUSON spotted an emotional letter he wrote in the '90s in Rangers' brand new museum. The iconic Scottish manager was in Glasgow this week for the opening of the Rangers Museum at New Edmiston House. 4 4 4 Fergie, who spent two years at Ibrox from 1967 to 1969, was given the honour of being the venue's first-ever visitor. Some of the most famed items in Rangers' history are on display in the museum, including a letter from Ferguson. The letter was one Govan-born Ferguson penned to Dick Advocaat after the Dutchman guided the Teddy Bears to a treble in the 1998/1999 season. It read: "Dear Dick. Just a wee note to congratulate you and your players on winning the treble. "I know how difficult it is to maintain the level of fitness and determination to achieve all three trophies, but your players carried out the task wth great style. "Please pass on my sincere good wishes to all your staff. "Yours sincerely, Sir Alex Ferguson." Ferguson appeared to be emotional as he looked at the letter and the rest of the Gers memorabilia. 4 The Ibrox faithful were thrilled that Fergie was the first person to enter the doors of the Rangers Museum. One wrote on X: "Brilliant to see Fergie looking so well, and nice to see him at Ibrox." Another said: "Once a Ranger, always a Ranger."
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Two World Cup winners, club record signing and a future boss in £35m splurge – Rangers' biggest transfer window
Russell Martin is still to make his first signing as Rangers manager and fans are eager to see what kind of quality will come through the door at Ibrox this summer. But imagine the Light Blues recruited a couple of World Cup winners, broke their club record fee and signed a host of international stars? Advertisement It's a scenario Martin could only dream of given it's changed days at Rangers - but that was very much the reality in the summer of 1998. READ MORE: Rangers could regret January transfer decision as Gio van Bronckhorst signing tipped for big things READ MORE: Rangers transfer news as big spenders join Matija Frigan chase and Vaclav Cerny loan terms 'revealed' The Martin revolution will be much lower key than 27 years ago when Dick Advocaat arrived for a revolution not seen down Edmiston Drive since Graeme Souness changed the face of Scottish football just over a decade earlier. It came on the back of the club's first trophyless season in since the campaign before Souness arrived, with Walter Smith stepping down to be replaced by the Dutchman. Advertisement David Murray opened his cheque book to sign off on the kind of spending spree that would eventually see the club's financial collapse. Almost £35million was spent that season in the days before there was a transfer window. First in was Advocaat's trusted captain at his former club PSV Eindhoven, Arthur Numan (£5m), who only missed out on a place at the World Cup final in France weeks earlier on penalties after a shoot-out defeat to Brazil. Rangers manager Dick Advocaat in July 1998 with new signing Gabriel Amato Giovanni van Bronckhorst shared a dressing room room with him during the tournament and joined him at Ibrox for the same fee - with flop Peter van Vossen thrown into the deal that brought him from Feyenoord. Rangers made a profit on classy midfielder van Bronckhorst when he was later sold to Arsenal and he of course returned as boss recently. Advertisement Advocaat revealed the white boots of Gabriel Amato first caught his attention while playing for Real Mallorca and the Argentinian's skills saw him stand out at Rangers but he wasn't used enough to justify his fee (£4.2m). After continually being linked with a move to Rangers, Andrei Kanchelskis (£5.5) finally arrived at Ibrox and it was a then club record fee that brought him from Fiorentina. Andy Goram left big gloves to fill but Lionel Charbonnier (£1.2m) had a World Cup winners' gong in his luggage when he touched down in Glasgow. The eccentric Frenchman was joined later that season by Stephane Guivarc'h (£3.5m) from Newcastle United who was also in that triumphant Les Bleus squad. Yet for all the big money spent that summer, it was perhaps a free transfer who proved the best piece of business - Rod Wallace signing from Leeds United for nothing. Advertisement The same couldn't be said of the late Daniel Prodan (£2.2m) who never played a first team game with the Romanian's rushed medical a harsh lesson with the defender plagued by a knee injury. Rangers manager Dick Advocaat unveils new signing Colin Hendry in 1998 Murray was keen to keep a Scottish identity amid the influx of foreigners and who better than Braveheart himself? Colin Hendry (£4m) was Scotland captain, having led the nation at the World Cup in France. Neil McCann (£1.2m) added to the tartan contingent when he signed from Hearts in the winter alongside Stefan Klos (£700,000) who went on to become one of Rangers' greatest ever keepers. And even as the Light Blues closed in on a domestic treble that season, they continued to splash the cash with Claudio Reyna (£1.2m) signing from Wolfsburg, Craig Moore (£1m) returning to the club after a brief spell at Crystal Palace and youngster Lee Feeney (£100,000) from Linfield.
Daily Record
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Two World Cup winners, club record signing and a future boss in £35m splurge – Rangers' biggest transfer window
It was a huge summer of change at Ibrox 27 years ago with Dick Advocaat embarking on a major spending spree Russell Martin is still to make his first signing as Rangers manager and fans are eager to see what kind of quality will come through the door at Ibrox this summer. But imagine the Light Blues recruited a couple of World Cup winners, broke their club record fee and signed a host of international stars? It's a scenario Martin could only dream of given it's changed days at Rangers - but that was very much the reality in the summer of 1998. The Martin revolution will be much lower key than 27 years ago when Dick Advocaat arrived for a revolution not seen down Edmiston Drive since Graeme Souness changed the face of Scottish football just over a decade earlier. It came on the back of the club's first trophyless season in since the campaign before Souness arrived, with Walter Smith stepping down to be replaced by the Dutchman. David Murray opened his cheque book to sign off on the kind of spending spree that would eventually see the club's financial collapse. Almost £35million was spent that season in the days before there was a transfer window. First in was Advocaat's trusted captain at his former club PSV Eindhoven, Arthur Numan (£5m), who only missed out on a place at the World Cup final in France weeks earlier on penalties after a shoot-out defeat to Brazil. Giovanni van Bronckhorst shared a dressing room room with him during the tournament and joined him at Ibrox for the same fee - with flop Peter van Vossen thrown into the deal that brought him from Feyenoord. Rangers made a profit on classy midfielder van Bronckhorst when he was later sold to Arsenal and he of course returned as boss recently. Advocaat revealed the white boots of Gabriel Amato first caught his attention while playing for Real Mallorca and the Argentinian's skills saw him stand out at Rangers but he wasn't used enough to justify his fee (£4.2m). After continually being linked with a move to Rangers, Andrei Kanchelskis (£5.5) finally arrived at Ibrox and it was a then club record fee that brought him from Fiorentina. Andy Goram left big gloves to fill but Lionel Charbonnier (£1.2m) had a World Cup winners' gong in his luggage when he touched down in Glasgow. The eccentric Frenchman was joined later that season by Stephane Guivarc'h (£3.5m) from Newcastle United who was also in that triumphant Les Bleus squad. Yet for all the big money spent that summer, it was perhaps a free transfer who proved the best piece of business - Rod Wallace signing from Leeds United for nothing. The same couldn't be said of the late Daniel Prodan (£2.2m) who never played a first team game with the Romanian's rushed medical a harsh lesson with the defender plagued by a knee injury. Article continues below Murray was keen to keep a Scottish identity amid the influx of foreigners and who better than Braveheart himself? Colin Hendry (£4m) was Scotland captain, having led the nation at the World Cup in France. Neil McCann (£1.2m) added to the tartan contingent when he signed from Hearts in the winter alongside Stefan Klos (£700,000) who went on to become one of Rangers' greatest ever keepers. And even as the Light Blues closed in on a domestic treble that season, they continued to splash the cash with Claudio Reyna (£1.2m) signing from Wolfsburg, Craig Moore (£1m) returning to the club after a brief spell at Crystal Palace and youngster Lee Feeney (£100,000) from Linfield.
