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Bryan Ruiz
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Costa Rica defeated Nicaragua in a Concacaf Nations League match, marking Bryan Ruiz's first win as national team head coach. The victory ended a winless streak of nearly a year for La Sele, and Ruiz said afterwards that the pressure was high because the team risked relegation to League B. His first starting lineup had drawn attention for several surprise selections.
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Fernando Batista has stepped down as head coach of the Costa Rica national football team. Former player Bryan Ruiz takes over and has immediately called up veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas, a decision drawing attention from fans. The coaching change comes amid speculation about the team's direction ahead of upcoming fixtures.