Robert Moreno Appointed Interim Head Coach of South Korean Men's National Football Team
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- The Korea Herald
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Spanish tactician Robert Moreno has been appointed as the interim head coach of the South Korean men's national football team. The Korea Football Association approved the nomination during a board meeting on Tuesday. Moreno takes over the position after Hong Myung-bo stepped down following South Korea's group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup in June.
Moreno, who previously held coaching roles with the Spanish national team, FC Barcelona, and AS Roma, is the first Spanish coach to lead the South Korean men's team. In a statement on his website, Moreno described the appointment as an honor and a responsibility. He stated that he would not promise specific results but instead promised work, honesty, and respect, adding that his team would speak on the pitch.
Moreno is contracted to oversee six international matches. The schedule includes friendlies against Ecuador on September 24, Uruguay on September 28, Venezuela on October 2, and Uzbekistan on October 6, with two additional matches planned for November. While his current contract runs through November 27, the Korea Football Association indicated that he may remain in charge for the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January, depending on the team's performance during these six matches.
How each side framed it
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- The center outlet focused on the specific promises of the coach and the KFA's strategic decision to hire a caretaker rather than rushing a permanent appointment.
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- The center-right outlet emphasized the coach's prestige and the fact that he is the first Spaniard to hold the position.
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