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PSG's Lee pleads with S. Korea boo boys to back team at World Cup

AFP · 4 weeks ago

Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in has pleaded with South Korea fans to get behind the team at the World Cup after more boos were aimed at coach Hong Myung-bo despite leading them to qualification.

Son's European 'milestone' shows South Korea strength - FA

AFP · 1 month ago

Son Heung-min "showcased the strength" of South Korean football to the world by lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham, the country's FA said on Friday.

Asia football chief hails North Korea 'pipeline of future stars'

AFP · 8 months ago

North Korea boasts a "dynamic pipeline of future stars", Asia's football chief said Monday, after they won a second Women's World Cup in a matter of weeks.

South Korea complains to FIFA over racist abuse of Hwang

AFP · 11 months ago

South Korea's football association has officially complained to the world body about an alleged racist remark directed at Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan despite Italian club Como denying the accusations.

Son tells South Korean football bosses not to rush coach search

AFP · 1 year ago

Son Heung-min told South Korean football chiefs not to rush their search for a permanent coach as Jurgen Klinsmann lashed out over his sacking in February.

Failed South Korea hunt for Klinsmann successor unmasks deeper issues

AFP · 1 year ago

South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.

S. Korea name new caretaker as search goes on for Klinsmann successor

AFP · 1 year ago

South Korea said Monday they will have another caretaker coach in charge when they look to seal their place in the next round of qualifying for football's 2026 World Cup.

Lee Kang-in named in South Korea squad following Son bust-up

AFP · 1 year ago

Lee Kang-in was named in South Korea's squad on Monday for World Cup qualifiers this month despite a bust-up with skipper Son Heung-min at the Asian Cup.

South Korea name Hwang as interim coach to succeed Klinsmann

AFP · 1 year ago

South Korea have appointed Hwang Sun-hong as interim coach to succeed Jurgen Klinsmann, who was sacked following their Asian Cup semi-final exit and revelations about a bust-up between star players.

Klinsmann sacked as South Korea coach after 12 months in charge

AFP · 1 year ago

Jurgen Klinsmann was sacked as South Korea coach on Friday following defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup and revelations about a bust-up between star players.

Klinsmann hails 'incredible journey' as South Korea axe set to fall

AFP · 1 year ago

Jurgen Klinsmann said on Friday it had been "an incredible journey" and thanked his players, with the German facing the sack as South Korea coach after just under a year in charge.

Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit

AFP · 1 year ago

Jurgen Klinsmann looks set to be fired as coach after top South Korean football officials said Thursday that "a change of leadership is necessary" following their Asian Cup exit and in-fighting among star players.

Klinsmann fate as coach in balance as South Korean FA meets

AFP · 1 year ago

Jurgen Klinsmann's fate as coach topped the agenda as South Korean football bosses met Thursday, a day after revelations about an Asian Cup bust-up between players that left Son Heung-min with an injured finger.

Son will 'definitely' keep playing for South Korea, Klinsmann says

AFP · 1 year ago

Son Heung-min will "definitely" continue playing for South Korea, underfire coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Thursday, after the skipper suggested he could end his international career following their Asian Cup exit.

S.Korea suspend striker Hwang Ui-jo over sex video investigation

AFP · 1 year ago

Striker Hwang Ui-jo has been suspended by South Korea seven weeks before the Asian Cup because of a police investigation into allegations he illegally filmed an ex-girlfriend.

PSG agree to release Lee Kang-in for Asian Games group phase

AFP · 1 year ago

Paris Saint-Germain have agreed to release key attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in so he can join South Korea during the group phase of the Asian Games next week, the country's football association said Friday.

Klinsmann in trouble after seven months and no wins with South Korea

AFP · 1 year ago

South Korea face Saudi Arabia in a friendly at Newcastle United's St James' Park on Tuesday with Jurgen Klinsmann under severe pressure after a wretched start as coach.

Klinsmann names player held in China in South Korea squad

AFP · 2 years ago

South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann included Son Jun-ho in his squad Monday for two friendlies this month, despite the player still being held in China in connection with a bribery case.

New South Korea coach Klinsmann 'felt for Son' at World Cup

AFP · 2 years ago

New South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann wants to get Son Heung-min firing and smiling again, saying Thursday he "felt for him" at the World Cup.

'Proud' Klinsmann vows to reign over Asia as South Korea boss

AFP · 2 years ago

Jurgen Klinsmann wants to win the Asian Cup after landing in South Korea on Wednesday to take over the men's national side.