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  "id": 4802589,
  "title": "South Korea hire former Spain boss Moreno as interim coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/south-korea-hire-former-spain-boss-moreno-as-interim-coach-4802589",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T06:19:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1523424/south-korea-hire-former-spain-boss-moreno-interim-coach"
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  "account": "Seoul: South Korea's football association announced on Tuesday that Robert Moreno, a former Spain boss, will serve as the interim coach for the national team. The decision comes after an underwhelming World Cup performance and multiple scandals. Moreno, 48, will oversee friendlies against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan in September and October. He is set to lead the team at the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5, subject to evaluation of his performance. This appointment marks the first time a Spaniard will coach South Korea. Moreno denied allegations of using AI to prepare for games while coaching Russia, stating that he relies on data and video analysis. He was brought in following an open recruitment process.",
  "summary": "SEOUL: South Korea’s underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, following a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Robert Moreno hired as interim head coach as South Korea aims for calm after a turbulent summer",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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