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

AFP · 1 month 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 2 months 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 · 5 months 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.

Klinsmann urges China to free detained S.Korea player for Christmas

AFP · 5 months ago

South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called on the Chinese government to release World Cup midfielder Son Jun-ho in time for Christmas.

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

AFP · 7 months 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 · 7 months 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 · 10 months 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 · 1 year ago

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

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

AFP · 1 year ago

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

'Focused' Klinsmann motivated to bring success to South Korea

AFP · 1 year ago

Jurgen Klinsmann is "focused and motivated" to bring success to South Korea, a top football official said on Tuesday, defending the German's appointment as head coach.

'Honoured' Klinsmann named coach of South Korea

AFP · 1 year ago

Jurgen Klinsmann, who won the World Cup as a player and led Germany to the semi-finals as coach, has been appointed head coach of South Korea, the country's football association said Monday.

Portugal target Uruguay revenge as Group H favourites

AFP · 1 year ago

Portugal's hopes of challenging for a first World Cup title will likely be heavily dictated by how well they fare in an accessible group where their main rivals are Uruguay, the country that dumped them out in the last 16 four years ago.

S. Korea confirm successful Son surgery but World Cup still in balance

AFP · 1 year ago

South Korean superstar Son Heung-min has undergone a successful surgery following a facial injury, the country's football federation said Saturday, but declined to say if he will be ready for the World Cup in Qatar.

'Potential heartbreaker': South Korea sweats on Son's World Cup fate

AFP · 1 year ago

South Korean football fans were nervously following the saga of Son Heung-min's facial injury on Friday and fear their World Cup will be ruined if the influential skipper is ruled out.