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sports1 month ago•10 min saved

Korean World Cup heartbreak: Son benched, coach resigns as reform calls rise

South Korea were eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to South Africa, with head coach Hong Myung-bo benching star Son Heung-min. Hong resigned soon after, as the team finished third in Group A and failed to advance. The exit sparked scrutiny of the Korea Football Association (KFA) leadership and calls for reform, amid internal tensions and widespread fan dissatisfaction.

via The New York Times|

#hong-myung-bo #kfa #son-heung-min

world-greater-sports-greater-football1 month ago•3 min saved

South Korea calls for sweeping changes after World Cup shock exit and coach’s resignation

South Korea were eliminated in the World Cup 2026 group stage after a 1-0 loss to South Africa, sparking fury at home and prompting coach Hong Myung-bo to resign. The backlash targets Korea Football Association leadership, with President Chung Mong-gyu under fire for governance and transparency. Former stars like Park Ji-sung urged change, and captain Son Heung-min’s international future remains uncertain as the team faces a broader call to overhaul.

via Al Jazeera|

#football #hong-myung-bo #kfa