Costa Rica Gallery

Tuesday 23 July 2013 12:00

Check out the best photos from our Costa Rica tour as Fulham returned unbeaten and fully fit.

The players set off from Motspur Park on 11th July to head to Costa Rica for three friendly games.
(1 / 31) - The players set off from Motspur Park on 11th July to head to Costa Rica for three friendly games.
There were some fresh faces as we took some of our youth players as well as three new signings.
(2 / 31) - There were some fresh faces as we took some of our youth players as well as three new signings.
With adidas on board as well, it was all set up to be a great tour to Central America.
(3 / 31) - With adidas on board as well, it was all set up to be a great tour to Central America.
The players got straight into training once they had landed and got used to the 1000m altitude.
(4 / 31) - The players got straight into training once they had landed and got used to the 1000m altitude.
There was some beautiful scenery to be seen in the background, but the players' focus was mostly on the pitch.
(5 / 31) - There was some beautiful scenery to be seen in the background, but the players' focus was mostly on the pitch.
Local boy Bryan Ruiz was in demand and posed for many pictures with his adoring fans throughout.
(6 / 31) - Local boy Bryan Ruiz was in demand and posed for many pictures with his adoring fans throughout.
The team were invited to an Ambassadors' reception at the Embassy where they were made to feel most welcome.
(7 / 31) - The team were invited to an Ambassadors' reception at the Embassy where they were made to feel most welcome.
A Premier League team in Costa Rica is always going to attract attention and Fulham was no different - always in the spotlight.
(8 / 31) - A Premier League team in Costa Rica is always going to attract attention and Fulham was no different - always in the spotlight.
The Players were put through their paces in front of the Costa Rican fans, as we performed well in Open Training.
(9 / 31) - The Players were put through their paces in front of the Costa Rican fans, as we performed well in Open Training.
There was even a chance for some local kids to train with the side and they seemed to enjoy themselves!
(10 / 31) - There was even a chance for some local kids to train with the side and they seemed to enjoy themselves!
A noisy welcome awaited Fulham as we played our first game against C.S. Cartagines.
(11 / 31) - A noisy welcome awaited Fulham as we played our first game against C.S. Cartagines.
Handshakes all round as the Players got on the pitch at the National Stadium for the first time.
(12 / 31) - Handshakes all round as the Players got on the pitch at the National Stadium for the first time.
There was plenty of local support as Cartagines fans showed why their country is so passionate about football.
(13 / 31) - There was plenty of local support as Cartagines fans showed why their country is so passionate about football.
We started off well and goals from Dimitar Berbatov (2) and Bryan Ruiz gave us a 3-0 win.
(14 / 31) - We started off well and goals from Dimitar Berbatov (2) and Bryan Ruiz gave us a 3-0 win.
Captain Brede Hangeland picked up the winners' trophy, which looks even bigger than the Barclays Premier League title!
(15 / 31) - Captain Brede Hangeland picked up the winners' trophy, which looks even bigger than the Barclays Premier League title!
Manager Martin Jol made sure his squad were given regular training sessions as they focused on their fitness.
(16 / 31) - Manager Martin Jol made sure his squad were given regular training sessions as they focused on their fitness.
The next game wasn't far away and it was against Bryan Ruiz's old side - L.D. Alajuelense.
(17 / 31) - The next game wasn't far away and it was against Bryan Ruiz's old side - L.D. Alajuelense.
A tight game went the way of Fulham as we ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Steve Sidwell and Dimitar and Bryan again.
(18 / 31) - A tight game went the way of Fulham as we ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Steve Sidwell and Dimitar and Bryan again.
A well earned rest day saw some of the Players head to the forest canopy for some adventurous activites.
(19 / 31) - A well earned rest day saw some of the Players head to the forest canopy for some adventurous activites.
It was a bit of a walk to get to the top, but a bit of extra training never hurt anyone!
(20 / 31) - It was a bit of a walk to get to the top, but a bit of extra training never hurt anyone!
A meal at the Fogo de Brasil, where the new players were given their initiation and made to sing in front of the rest!
(21 / 31) - A meal at the Fogo de Brasil, where the new players were given their initiation and made to sing in front of the rest!
A week after his purchase of the Club went through, new Chairman Shahid Khan flew Martin Jol and Brede Hangeland in for a quick tour of the Jacksonville Jaguars' facilities.
(22 / 31) - A week after his purchase of the Club went through, new Chairman Shahid Khan flew Martin Jol and Brede Hangeland in for a quick tour of the Jacksonville Jaguars' facilities.
The Chairman took them around the Jaguars' facilities, with the dressing rooms impressing our skipper.
(23 / 31) - The Chairman took them around the Jaguars' facilities, with the dressing rooms impressing our skipper.
Mr Khan then flew to Costa Rica ahead of the next matchday, to meet the rest of the team.
(24 / 31) - Mr Khan then flew to Costa Rica ahead of the next matchday, to meet the rest of the team.
The Fulham fans who had made it to Costa Rica were quick to show their support for the new Chairman.
(25 / 31) - The Fulham fans who had made it to Costa Rica were quick to show their support for the new Chairman.
Mr Khan enjoyed his first Fulham match as we took on Deportivo Saprissa - the most successful team in Costa Rican history.
(26 / 31) - Mr Khan enjoyed his first Fulham match as we took on Deportivo Saprissa - the most successful team in Costa Rican history.
Bryan was front and centre again and met a rather ununsual looking mascot on the pitch.
(27 / 31) - Bryan was front and centre again and met a rather ununsual looking mascot on the pitch.
The fans were out in force as they gave us a good send-off from the National Stadium.
(28 / 31) - The fans were out in force as they gave us a good send-off from the National Stadium.
Bryan netted again, and the game finished 2-2. We had the last laugh though as we ran out 5-3 winners on penalties.
(29 / 31) - Bryan netted again, and the game finished 2-2. We had the last laugh though as we ran out 5-3 winners on penalties.
An unbeaten tour and another giant trophy to get on the plane home! Well done boys. COYW.
(30 / 31) - An unbeaten tour and another giant trophy to get on the plane home! Well done boys. COYW.
A few are snapped getting some rest on the way back, courtesy of John Arne Riise. A long tour, but a good one and now the focus is on Bremen next weekend.
(31 / 31) - A few are snapped getting some rest on the way back, courtesy of John Arne Riise. A long tour, but a good one and now the focus is on Bremen next weekend.
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The players set off from Motspur Park on 11th July to head to Costa Rica for three friendly games.There were some fresh faces as we took some of our youth players as well as three new signings.With adidas on board as well, it was all set up to be a great tour to Central America.The players got straight into training once they had landed and got used to the 1000m altitude.There was some beautiful scenery to be seen in the background, but the players' focus was mostly on the pitch.Local boy Bryan Ruiz was in demand and posed for many pictures with his adoring fans throughout.The team were invited to an Ambassadors' reception at the Embassy where they were made to feel most welcome.A Premier League team in Costa Rica is always going to attract attention and Fulham was no different - always in the spotlight.The Players were put through their paces in front of the Costa Rican fans, as we performed well in Open Training.There was even a chance for some local kids to train with the side and they seemed to enjoy themselves!A noisy welcome awaited Fulham as we played our first game against C.S. Cartagines.Handshakes all round as the Players got on the pitch at the National Stadium for the first time.There was plenty of local support as Cartagines fans showed why their country is so passionate about football.We started off well and goals from Dimitar Berbatov (2) and Bryan Ruiz gave us a 3-0 win.Captain Brede Hangeland picked up the winners' trophy, which looks even bigger than the Barclays Premier League title!Manager Martin Jol made sure his squad were given regular training sessions as they focused on their fitness.The next game wasn't far away and it was against Bryan Ruiz's old side - L.D. Alajuelense.A tight game went the way of Fulham as we ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Steve Sidwell and Dimitar and Bryan again.A well earned rest day saw some of the Players head to the forest canopy for some adventurous activites.It was a bit of a walk to get to the top, but a bit of extra training never hurt anyone!A meal at the Fogo de Brasil, where the new players were given their initiation and made to sing in front of the rest!A week after his purchase of the Club went through, new Chairman Shahid Khan flew Martin Jol and Brede Hangeland in for a quick tour of the Jacksonville Jaguars' facilities.The Chairman took them around the Jaguars' facilities, with the dressing rooms impressing our skipper.Mr Khan then flew to Costa Rica ahead of the next matchday, to meet the rest of the team.The Fulham fans who had made it to Costa Rica were quick to show their support for the new Chairman.Mr Khan enjoyed his first Fulham match as we took on Deportivo Saprissa - the most successful team in Costa Rican history.Bryan was front and centre again and met a rather ununsual looking mascot on the pitch.The fans were out in force as they gave us a good send-off from the National Stadium.Bryan netted again, and the game finished 2-2. We had the last laugh though as we ran out 5-3 winners on penalties.An unbeaten tour and another giant trophy to get on the plane home! Well done boys. COYW.A few are snapped getting some rest on the way back, courtesy of John Arne Riise. A long tour, but a good one and now the focus is on Bremen next weekend.

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