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CRAZY ABOUT COSTA RICA: John Clarke gets to the heart of football in the Central American country

Costa Rica have enjoyed some notable moments in the World Cup – with both Scotland and England having reason to regret that fact.

Costa Rica have enjoyed some notable moments in the World Cup - with both Scotland and England having reason to regret that fact.

In 1990, the Central Americans beat the Scots 1-0 as once again the Tartan Army headed home after the group stages.
In 2014, Los Ticos met England, below, in the group of death involving Italy and Uruguay. It was meant to be the Three Lions’ easiest game, but the 0-0 draw didn’t help much as they made an early exit in Brazil.
It was the only match Costa Rica didn’t win as they surprisingly topped the group and then went on to the quarter-finals, where they only l...

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