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Joel Campbell captains Inter San Carlos in top‑flight debut

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In late June 2026 2026, Costa Rican forward Joel Campbell accused local journalists of bias on the talk show *El Mundialito*, alleging favoritism toward rival Saprissa and personal attacks on his career. His agent, Joaquim Batica, raised concerns about possible suggested these criticisms may stem from racial prejudice. Alajuelese announced on 2 July that Following the end of his tenure at Alajuelense, where head coach Ismael Rescalvo announced he would not renew Campbell’s Campbell's contract, confirming the forward’s imminent move forward moved to newly promoted Inter San Carlos. Rescalvo reiterated the club’s short‑term objectives: winning the Supercopa on 12 July, then targeting the 2026‑27 national championship, while resolving recent disciplinary cases involving former players. To ensure stability, Inter San Carlos president Giovanny Paniagua secured three-year contract extensions for head coach Douglas Sequeira and assistant Álvaro Saborío. Inter San Carlos presented Campbell and Mexican striker Erick “Cubo” Torres as marquee signings ahead of to spearhead a long-term project in the Apertura 2026 season. Primera División. The team club made its Primera División top-flight debut on 26 July 2026 against Cartaginés at the José Rafael “Fello” Meza stadium. Coach Douglas Cartaginés. In that match, Sequeira named Campbell captain and gave him the number 10 shirt, a role he had not held at Alajuelense. The opening match ended in a 3‑1 loss for shirt. Inter San Carlos, Carlos lost 3-1, with goalkeeper Kevin Briceño scoring an own‑goal after a Randy Vega cross – the club’s their first top‑flight top-flight goal – followed coming via an own-goal by two goals from Cartaginés forward Juan goalkeeper Kevin Briceño. On 9 August 2026, Inter San Carlos Gaete. Cartaginés coach Amarini Villadoro described the contest as secured a “blind” challenge for 2-0 victory in the newly promoted side and praised his team’s tactical handling of Inter’s wing play. Campbell’s captaincy was highlighted as a source of experience first regional derby against AD San Carlos. Erick Torres scored in the 13th minute following an assist from Campbell, and leadership for Campbell subsequently sealed the fledgling top‑flight outfit as it seeks to establish itself win with a penalty in Costa Rica’s highest league. the 65th minute.

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  1. 2026-08-10 00:04 UTC Joel Campbell captains Inter San Carlos in top‑flight debut
  2. 2026-07-27 22:31 UTC Joel Campbell captains Inter San Carlos in top‑flight debut
  3. 2026-07-26 02:23 UTC Joel Campbell media controversy and club developments

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