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'They fought like lions': Advocaat proud after Curacao battle to World Cup point

As Curacao's players celebrated their first ever World Cup point after a ⁠0-0 draw with Ecuador on Saturday, coach Dick Advocaat's thoughts went to the streets, bars and homes of the tiny Caribbean island where ‌a nation of 156,000 was rejoicing.

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Curacao have no reason to be ashamed after Germany defeat, insists Dick Advocaat

The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast ⁠following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation's World Cup debut on Sunday ‌and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, ‌coach Dick Advocaat said.

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'Why not Curacao?' - Dick Advocaat believes in World Cup shock against Germany

Curaçao boss Dick Advocaat believes that the tournament newcomers could pull off a surprise against Germany in their World Cup opener.

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Dick Advocaat shockingly returns as Curacao manager month before World Cup

Dick Advocaat has been reappointed as the manager of the Curaçao national team in a shocking turn of events, the Curaçao Football Federation (FFK) confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday.

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Fred Rutten resigns as Curacao head coach as talks of Dick Advocaat return emerge

Fred Rutten has resigned as coach of the Curacao national ⁠team, the country's football federation (FFK) announced on Monday, potentially clearing the way for a return ‌of his predecessor Dick Advocaat ahead of the World Cup.

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Aussie FIFA Series kicks off with China defeating Curaçao 2-0 in Sydney

A physical China beat World Cup-bound Curacao 2-0 on Friday in the Caribbean island nation's first match under new Dutch coach Fred Rutten after the abrupt departure of veteran Dick Advocaat.

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Former Curaçao boss Dick Advocaat to advise Robin van Persie at Feyenoord

Former Curaçao manager Dick Advocaat has joined Feyenoord in an advisory role to manager Robin van Persie, the club confirmed on Tuesday.