What Rutten said about his departure from Curaçao
Fred Rutten, coach of Curaçao, had a difficult time after his departure from the team. He spoke openly about his emotions in the Rondo program. Rutten said that he had a rotten period and that it was the hardest when his grandchild sat in front of the TV and said: 'Grandpa, you would have gone there, wouldn't you?'
Why Rutten stopped as coach
Rutten stopped as coach of Curaçao shortly after his appointment. He reacted in the Rondo program to his departure. Rutten said that he had a difficult time and that he felt hit as a person. He felt that his moral compass had disappeared and that it was hard to live without it.
What the press officer said
Press officer Kees Jansma found the situation around Rutten's departure unacceptable and unfair. He said that the words of Rutten about how he felt, matched how he felt.
Curaçao's current situation
Curaçao is currently 4th in the world ranking, with 1 point, 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from 3 games. They have scored 1 goal and conceded 9, with a goal difference of -8. They are 5 points behind the leaders, Germany.
Last result
Curaçao's last result was a 0-2 loss to Ivory Coast on 25 June 2026.
Recent form Curaçao's recent form is 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 5 games.
Conclusion Fred Rutten's departure from Curaçao was a difficult time for him. He felt hit as a person and felt that his moral compass had disappeared. Curaçao is currently 4th in the world ranking and has had a difficult time behind them.
