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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Costa Rica FIFA World Cup Coach Quits

Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto has decided to quit due to differences with the soccer federation.

''I realised I would not be able to count on conditions to carry out my work,'' Pinto said on his personal website overnight.

Pinto's contract ended after the World Cup. He said that it was not possible possible to reach and agreement.

''I ask myself, 'What use are the victories obtained in Brazil?''.

Eduardo Lee, the federation president, confirmed that the two parties had reach an agreement.

Costa Rica had their most successful ever World Cup in Brazil, reaching the last eight for the first time before going out on penalties to the Netherlands earlier this month.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Costa Rica Stuns Uruguay 3 - 1

Costa Rica stuns Uruguay in a major upset 3 -1, opening the tough Group D.

Costa Rica entered the tournament as one of the biggest underdogs to make it out of the group stage after being drawn with Uruguay, Italy and England, but showed no signs of being an underdog as it scored three goals in the second half to to beat Uruguay.

Stats:

Uruguay	Team stats	Costa Rica
9	Total shots	12
5	Shots on goal	4
20	Fouls	18
54%	Possession (%)	46%
5	Corners	6
1	Saves	4
6	Offsides	2
1	Red Card	0
3	Yellow Card	0

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Kits

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FIFA World Cup 2014 kits from every country participating in Brazil. Which is your favorite?