Oscar Ramírez
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Óscar Ramírez Hernández (born 8 December 1964), nicknamed "El Machillo" (The Blondie), was a Costa Rican international
footballer, whose great career is often considered as legendary in his native country. He played for the two most important teams in his country, LD Alajuelense
and Deportivo Saprissa, becoming a star and an idol for both team's fans. With LD Alajuelense he won four national championships during the 1980s and early '90s, as well as a CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1986. During 1993's season, "El Machillo" switched to Alajuela's arch-rival team Saprissa, causing a conmotion on Liga's fans. With Saprissa, he won a total of three more national championships and two CONCACAF Champions Cup titles.
Ramírez made 75 appearances for the Costa Rica national football team
, representing his country in the 1984 Summer Olympics
held in Los Angeles
, and in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
played in Italy
. He also was part of the team that went to in Bolivia. After his retirement, he began working as Hernán Medford
's assistant coach in Saprissa, winning in less than three years, a national championship, a UNCAF Cup title, and a CONCACAF Champions Cup title, thus earning a berth at the FIFA Club World Championship Toyota Cup. He is now the head coach of LD Alajuelense
.
As of October 28, 2006, the Costa Rican Football Federation, or Federación Costarricense de Fútbol
, announced that Hernan Medford
and his coaching staff will take charge of the Costa Rica national football team
. Thus making him the new assistant coach for the Costa Rica national football team
.
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
footballer, whose great career is often considered as legendary in his native country. He played for the two most important teams in his country, LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
Liga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
and Deportivo Saprissa, becoming a star and an idol for both team's fans. With LD Alajuelense he won four national championships during the 1980s and early '90s, as well as a CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1986. During 1993's season, "El Machillo" switched to Alajuela's arch-rival team Saprissa, causing a conmotion on Liga's fans. With Saprissa, he won a total of three more national championships and two CONCACAF Champions Cup titles.
Ramírez made 75 appearances for the Costa Rica national football team
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
, representing his country in the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
held in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, and in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
played in Italy
Italy
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. He also was part of the team that went to in Bolivia. After his retirement, he began working as Hernán Medford
Hernán Medford
Hernán Evaristo Medford Bryan is a Costa Rican football player and coach.Nicknamed "Pelicano", or "Pelican", he played in several different leagues worldwide, including Serie A of Italy , the Yugoslav First League , the Austrian Bundesliga , La Liga in Spain playing for Rayo Vallecano, and the...
's assistant coach in Saprissa, winning in less than three years, a national championship, a UNCAF Cup title, and a CONCACAF Champions Cup title, thus earning a berth at the FIFA Club World Championship Toyota Cup. He is now the head coach of LD Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
Liga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
.
As of October 28, 2006, the Costa Rican Football Federation, or Federación Costarricense de Fútbol
Federación Costarricense de Fútbol
The Federación Costarricense de Fútbol is the official football organization in Costa Rica and is in charge of the Costa Rican national team.-History:...
, announced that Hernan Medford
Hernán Medford
Hernán Evaristo Medford Bryan is a Costa Rican football player and coach.Nicknamed "Pelicano", or "Pelican", he played in several different leagues worldwide, including Serie A of Italy , the Yugoslav First League , the Austrian Bundesliga , La Liga in Spain playing for Rayo Vallecano, and the...
and his coaching staff will take charge of the Costa Rica national football team
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
. Thus making him the new assistant coach for the Costa Rica national football team
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
.