Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

KFA fires back at ministry's probe findings on 'unfair' manager appointments

The KFA said Wednesday that the appointment processes for current Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo and his predecessor Jurgen Klinsmann were fair, refuting interim probe results from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

2024-10-03

KFA breached rules in Hong and Klinsmann managerial appointments, ministry finds

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday that the KFA breached its rules in the appointment process of current Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo and his predecessor, Jurgen Klinsmann.

2024-10-02

Lee Kang-in vs. Son Heung-min — what actually happened?

Reports of an Asian Cup altercation between Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in have dominated headlines in Korea for the last week, overshadowing even the ousting of national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann. But beyond the noise, what are the actual facts?

2024-02-20

스티브 브루스, 한국 축구 대표팀 감독 직에 관심

Veteran manager Steve Bruce is reportedly interested in the recently vacated Korean national team head coach position.

2024-02-20

Jurgen Klinsmann could be headed to China

Recently-axed Korean national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann could be headed to China.

2024-02-20

Jurgen Klinsmann fired as manager of Korean men's national football team

Korea Football Association Chairman Chung Mong-gyu announced Friday in a press conference that Jurgen Klinsmann would be replaced as manager of the national team on the tail of Korea's semifinal exit from the Asian Cup.

2024-02-16

Korean football officials call for Klinsmann to be axed

The Korea Football Association National Team Committee recommended Thursday that Jurgen Klinsmann be fired as manager of the Korean men's national football team, passing the baton to beleaguered chairman Chung Mong-gyu to make the final decision.

2024-02-15

KFA committee recommends firing Jurgen Klinsmann as manager of Korean men's football team

The Korea Football Association National Team Committee recommended Thursday that Jurgen Klinsmann be fired as manager of the Korean men's national football team, passing the baton to beleaguered chairman Chung Mong-gyu to make the final decision.

2024-02-15

KFA head Chung Mong-gyu has history of controversial football calls

The KFA Chair previously faced backlash for making questionable calls, including pardoning 100 people banned from Korean football for various infractions such as match-fixing — which he later reversed.

2024-02-14

Korean non-profit sues KFA chief over Klinsmann appointment

Korean non-profit organization Public Welfare Committee filed a complaint with police in Seoul on Tuesday, accusing Korea Football Association (KFA) Chairman Chung Mong-gyu of unilaterally appointing Jurgen Klinsmann as Korean national team manager.

2024-02-13