Robert Maaskant coach of country that is disappearing into the sea: 'I am going to the climate summit'

Robert Maaskant has been appointed as the new head coach of Tuvalu's national football team, aiming to help the country become FIFA's 212th member. He expressed enthusiasm for the adventure, despite the challenges of coaching in a nation vulnerable to climate change. Maaskant plans to use football to raise awareness about Tuvalu's environmental issues, as the islands face rising sea levels. He will travel to New Zealand for his first matches and will also attend a UN climate summit in Turkey to discuss Tuvalu's plight. Kew Jaliens will serve as his assistant, alongside other staff members.