Dick Advocaat resigns as Curaçao head coach before country’s first World Cup campaign

The Dutchman steps down from his position as head coach of the national team for personal reasons

Dick Advocaat. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Dick Advocaat led Curaçao to their first World Cup but will not be charge of the team at the tournament itself after resigning from the head coach’s post for personal reasons.

It is believed Advocaat had stood down because of his daughter’s health. “I’ve always said family is above football. So this is a self-evident decision,” the 78-year-old is reported as saying.