Ex-West Ham striker Paulo Wanchope resigns as Costa Rica boss after altercation with a child and security official at youth game
Paulo Wanchope has resigned from his position as Costa Rica manager after being filmed engaging in a pitch side brawl with a security guard at his country’s Under-23 fixture against Panama.
Wanchope’s role became untenable following the outburst that also saw him push a child.
In the incredible footage, the ex-West Ham forward stormed towards the pitch slamming a gate open and shoving a child before turning back and launching himself at a security guard - leading to the pair having a violent brawl.
Although the reasons for Wanchope’s behaviour are yet to be confirmed, the former Costa Rica manager, who was a national hero in his country during his playing career, seemed to be incensed with an on-field incident during their Concacaf Qualifying match for the 2016 Olympics.
Wanchope was the assistant of former boss Jorge Luis Pinto before taking over his post in February.
The former Premier League player also led Costa Rica to a dismal Gold Cup campaign which saw them eliminated without winning a single game.
