Robert Moreno Appointed Interim Head Coach of South Korea Men's National Football Team
2 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · Spain · 1 of them is linked to a state
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- El Pais
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The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced on Tuesday the hiring of Spanish tactician Robert Moreno as the temporary head coach of the men's national football team. Moreno, 48, is signed through November 27, though the KFA stated his contract may be extended through the Asian Cup in January depending on the team's performance. He replaces Hong Myung-bo, who resigned following South Korea's early exit from the FIFA World Cup group stage.
Moreno will lead the team through a series of matches including fixtures against Ecuador on September 24, Uruguay on September 28, Venezuela on October 2, and Uzbekistan on October 6. He may also lead matches during the November FIFA window. The KFA utilized an open recruitment process for this appointment, marking a shift from the hiring of Hong Myung-bo, which was criticized for being opaque and irregular.
Center-leaning coverage emphasizes that Moreno is tasked with restoring fans' faith and changing the mood of the national team following the World Cup disappointment. Center-left framing focuses on the instability within the federation, noting that the national president requested an investigation into the World Cup failure and that both the former coach and the federation president had to provide explanations to the National Assembly.
Moreno previously managed the Spain national team in 2019, where he recorded seven wins and two draws. His subsequent coaching experience includes roles at AS Monaco, Granada, and Sochi.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- Framed the appointment within the context of institutional instability and government scrutiny of the football federation.
- Centre
- Framed the appointment as a mission to restore public trust and improve team morale.
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