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Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit
AFP · 1 month 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"
Klinsmann fate as coach in balance as South Korean FA meets
AFP · 1 month 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 month 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.
Former Manchester Utd star Lingard joins South Korea's FC Seoul
AFP · 1 month ago
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard said he wanted to "enjoy playing football again"
Knives out for Klinsmann after South Korea's 'shameful' Asian Cup exit
AFP · 1 month ago
Jurgen Klinsmann's position as South Korea coach came under intense pressure on Wednesday after what local media called a "shameful"
'Devastated' Son apologises as South Korea dumped out of Asian Cup
AFP · 1 month ago
Son Heung-min apologised and said he was "devastated" after South Korea crashed out of the Asian Cup with a stunning 2-0 semi-final defeat to underdogs Jordan on Tuesday.
'Angry' Klinsmann vows not to quit after S. Korea's Asian Cup exit
AFP · 1 month ago
Jurgen Klinsmann vowed to carry on as South Korea coach despite failing to fulfil his stated objective of reaching the Asian Cup final following a 2-0 defeat to Jordan on Tuesday.
Jordan stun South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time
AFP · 1 month ago
Jordan powered past Son Heung-min's South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar.
Klinsmann says S. Korea out to prove doubters wrong in Asian Cup semis
AFP · 1 month ago
Jurgen Klinsmann said his South Korea team are determined to prove the doubters wrong when they face semi-final debutants Jordan at the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
Jordan plot South Korea upset as Asian Cup braces for semi-finals
AFP · 1 month ago
Jordan will make a slice of history when they face Son Heung-min's South Korea in the Asian Cup on Tuesday while hosts and holders Qatar play Iran in the other semi-final.
Japan's Asian Cup exit sparks wider questions ahead of N. Korea trip
AFP · 1 month ago
Japan's premature Asian Cup exit and the nature of it has triggered deeper introspection about the state of the national side, with a daunting trip to North Korea for World Cup qualifying in a matter of weeks.
'Zombie football' keeps Son and South Korea alive at Asian Cup
AFP · 1 month ago
South Korea's Asian Cup performances have been dubbed "zombie football" but Son Heung-min says the way they keep coming back to life shows the team have the spirit to go all the way.
Son magic takes S. Korea into Asian Cup semi-final with Jordan
AFP · 1 month ago
South Korea will face Jordan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Son Heung-min stepped up in extra time with a sumptuous free-kick to see off Australia 2-1 on Friday.
Son hits winner as South Korea beat Australia to reach Asian Cup semis
AFP · 1 month ago
Son Heung-min scored a stunning free-kick in extra time as South Korea fought back to beat Australia 2-1 on Friday and set up an Asian Cup semi-final against Jordan.
Klinsmann says S. Korea 'ready to suffer' in Asian Cup last eight
AFP · 1 month ago
Jurgen Klinsmann said South Korea "have to be ready to suffer" when they face Australia in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, 72 hours after beating Saudi Arabia on penalties.
S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup 'surprise'
AFP · 1 month ago
Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and join dark horses Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
South Korea beat Saudis on penalties to reach Asian Cup quarter-finals
AFP · 1 month ago
Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and set up an Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia.
S. Korea's Klinsmann still smiling at Asian Cup as criticism mounts
AFP · 2 months ago
South Korea have reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds but coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been criticised for everything from his tactics to his smile and captain Son Heung-min said the players have faced abuse.
S. Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16 as group phase wraps up
AFP · 2 months ago
Son Heung-min's South Korea will face Saudi Arabia in a heavyweight last-16 clash at the Asian Cup with Thailand, Jordan, Bahrain and Indonesia also all going through at the end of the group phase Thursday.
Saudi Arabia top group to to set up S. Korea Asian Cup clash
AFP · 2 months ago
Saudi Arabia booked an Asian Cup last-16 showdown with South Korea after a lively but goalless draw with Thailand on Thursday that clocked up four disallowed goals.