La Nación, a major Costa Rican newspaper, reported on November 19, 2025, that Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera will no longer continue as the coach of the Costa Rica national football team. The announcement came after a significant and emotional night for the team.
In its first post at 05:02 UTC, La Nación stated: “Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera no sigue con la Selección de Costa Rica”.
Shortly after, at 05:13 UTC, the outlet highlighted the impact of recent events on players and staff: “El llanto desconsolado de Kendall Waston y otros jugadores de la Selección Nacional marcó la noche más amarga para Costa Rica. Créditos: Rafael Pacheco y John Durán”.
At 05:22 UTC, La Nación described the reaction of another key player following the team’s elimination from competition: “Celso Borges estalla en lágrimas por el dolor de una dura eliminación”.
Herrera’s departure follows Costa Rica’s failure to advance in an important tournament. The emotional responses from players such as Kendall Waston and Celso Borges reflect the disappointment felt within the squad and among supporters. Historically, coaching changes in national teams often occur after significant defeats or eliminations from major competitions. The loss marks a challenging moment for Costa Rican football as it seeks to rebuild following this setback.
