Jurgen Klinsmann has been sacked as head coach of South Korea after just 12 months in the role and following the country’s Asian Cup semi-final defeat.
The German, 59, was appointed in February last year and had a contract until the end of the 2026 World Cup. South Korea lost to Jordan in the Asian Cup on 6 February, prolonging the country’s 64-year wait for the title.
The Korea Football Association (KFA) criticized Klinsmann’s leadership and said a change “is necessary”.
“Coach Klinsmann failed to demonstrate leadership that we expected from the national team coach, including game management, player management, and work attitude, which elevate the competitiveness of the national team,” said KFA President Chung Mong-gyu.
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