The curly-haired defensive midfielder was one of the breakout stars of Costa Rica's surprising World Cup run to the quarterfinals in Brazil. The 22-year-old started all five matches, and held in check top players like Italy's Andrea Pirlo during the tournament.
“People definitely use their credit cards more when there’s euphoria, but now the fun has passed and it’s time to sit down and figure out what you owe,” Elena Galante, corporate social responsibility manager for BAC Credomatic, told The Tico Times.
LOS ANGELES – Landon Donovan, the USA's all-time top scorer who was left out of the national squad for the World Cup in Brazil, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the MLS season.
Navas is tipped to get the nod ahead of club legend Iker Casillas to start in goal for Carlo Ancelotti's side. The team's third goalie Diego López looks likely to be forced out.
The Ticos jumped up 12 places after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Costa Rica also surpassed Mexico (No. 18) for the first time since the polls started in 1993.
The Costa Rican Tourism Board on Thursday confirmed approval of the first applications for the use by tourism businesses of the country's brand, "Essential Costa Rica," in advertising, corporate communications and promotional events.
