South Korea football association recommends sacking coach Klinsmann

Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Semi Final - Jordan v South Korea - Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - February 6, 2024 South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann holds the match ball REUTERS/Molly Darlington/ File Photo

SEOUL - Senior officials at South Korea's football association on Thursday recommended sacking the head coach of the men's national team, Jurgen Klinsmann, following a poor performance at the Asian Cup and controversy over his leadership.

The recommendation comes after media reports about a brawl between captain Son Heung-min and midfielder Lee Kang-in which prompted criticism from fans against Klinsmann's leadership. REUTERS

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