A quick fix? Moreno gets the nod
The search for the next coach for Korea's national football team is over — for a few weeks at least. On Tuesday, the Korea Football Association (KFA) announced that Robert Moreno is going to be in charge until the end of November. Moreno, 48, is the Spanish coach to take the hotseat in Seoul. His job is not just to get some good results in the six games — he has to try and help a nation forget…
After weeks of deliberation, the Korea Football Association (KFA) has announced that Robert Moreno will become the head coach of the national football team until the end of November. The 48-year-old Spaniard will be tasked with not only securing positive results in the upcoming six games but also helping the country overcome the recent discontent surrounding the previous appointment of Hong Myung-bo as head coach in 2024.
The discontent escalated into anger following a disappointing World Cup performance. In an effort to start fresh, the KFA is carefully proceeding with the hiring process, explaining every step to avoid accusations of rule violations, as had occurred with the earlier appointments of Hong and Jurgen Klinsmann. Moreno's previous experience includes a stint as head coach for Spain in 2019, leading clubs such as France's AS Monaco, Spain's Granada, and Russia's Sochi.
During the interview stage, Moreno's extensive and detailed proposals left a strong impression on the KFA.
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