The Costa Rican federation has permanently appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as head coach after a successful interim period, charging him with qualifying the national team for the 2030 World Cup.
01Summary
- 01Bryan Ruiz, aged 41, has been named permanent manager of the Costa Rica men's national team by the FCRF.
- 02Ruiz previously served as interim head coach before being given the role on a permanent basis.
- 03The former Fulham playmaker previously captained Costa Rica and played for the club in the Premier League.
- 04His primary objective is to guide Costa Rica to the 2030 World Cup finals.
02Why it matters
This appointment gives Costa Rica a familiar, respected figure at the helm as it begins a long-term project to return to the world stage, with Ruiz's international experience expected to inspire the squad.
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