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Between Pride and Unease

mpgoede
May 11
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Between Pride and Unease

 

May 10, 2026

 

May 10 was Mother’s Day. Tomorrow, May 11, marks exactly one month until the opening of the FIFA World Cup.

 

Curaçao made history by qualifying, yet the island seems far from ready for what lies ahead. In recent days, the discussion has mainly focused on the possible return of Dick Advocaat as national team coach. Apparently, that is the wish of sponsors, some players, and parts of the Dutch media.

 

It is emotionally exhausting.

 

I had expected us to move toward this historic tournament with excitement and unity. But it is what it is. This too illustrates how things often unfold here. Despite the many foreign influences involved, it sometimes feels like self-destruction.

 

Still, I hope for another miracle. That eventually everyone will come together and that everything will work out in the end.


Miguel Goede

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