Ramirez pays for winless campaign

Costa Rica’s soccer federation has parted ways with coach Oscar Ramirez after a disappointing World Cup showing by the Central American nation.

“Oscar Ramirez will not continue as coach, his contract has expired,” federation president Rodolfo Villalobos said on Wednesday.

Costa Rica went out of the competition in the group stage after failing to win a match. It lost its opening two games to Serbia and Brazil, before drawing 2-2 with Switzerland.

Ramirez (pictured) has been in charge since 2015, only a week after being appointed as Paulo Wanchope’s assistant. He stepped up after Wanchope was involved in a fight in Panama and resigned as head coach.