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Jurgen Klinsmann's era starts with aggression but not victory

Jurgen Klinsmann’s first week with Korea offered very few answers to the obvious "is he right for the role" question, losing 2-1 to Uruguay in a tough friendly on Tuesday despite displaying the aggressive approach the manager has called for.

2023-03-29

Uruguay 2-1 Korea as aggressive approach causes concerns at the back

Jurgen Klinsmann's first week with the Taeguk Warriors in town ended in disappointment on Tuesday when Korea lost 2-1 to Uruguay in a tough friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo District, western Seoul.

2023-03-28

Klinsmann looks for first win as Korea take on Uruguay

Korea will face Uruguay for the first time since the 2022 Qatar World Cup on Tuesday, with new manager Jurgen Klinsmann aiming for his first win with the Taeguk Warriors.

2023-03-27

Korea look to repeat 2019 success in Colombia friendly

Korea will face Colombia in their first international game since the 2022 Qatar World Cup on Friday with new manager Jurgen Klinsmann on the touchline for the first time.

2023-03-23

Back to work

Kim Min-jae, center, trains with the Korean national football team at the Paju National Football Center in Paju, Gyeonggi on Wednesday. Korea will face Colombia in the first of two international friendlies on Friday.

2023-03-22

Son backs call for more aggression as training under Klinsmann begins

Son Heung-min backed new Korean national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann aggressive approach on Tuesday, telling reporters that it's important the players adapt to the gaffer's style as quickly as possible.

2023-03-21

Spurs legend Gary Mabbutt discusses Jurgen Klinsmann's appointment in Korea

Jurgen Klinsmann's arrival in Korea is a fantastic opportunity for both the manager and the national team, at least according to his former captain Tottenham Hotspur legend Gary Mabbutt.

2023-03-17

Korea top Group C to reach quarterfinals at U20 Asian Cup

Korea booked a ticket to the quarterfinals of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup on Wednesday, claiming the top spot in Group C with two wins and one draw.

2023-03-09

Rafa Benitez looks like a long shot for the KFA

Rafa Benitez appeared to acknowledge Sunday that he has been offered the head coach role for the Korean national team, but said that considering such a big move is difficult as he and his family are settled in Britain.

2023-02-20

President Yoon holds a banquet for the Taeguk Warriors

President Yoon Suk-yeol hosted a dinner with the Korean national football team to thank them for their accomplishments in the 2022 World Cup Thursday evening.

2022-12-08

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