South Korea’s national football coach Hong Myung-bo is facing an official investigation following the team’s early exit from the World Cup. The team failed to advance beyond the group stage after consecutive losses to Mexico and South Africa, finishing third in Group A. The disappointing performance triggered widespread criticism across the country, with President Lee ordering a probe into alleged favoritism in team selection and coaching appointments.
In a message on social media platform X, President Lee expressed shock over the team’s elimination and questioned the integrity of the selection process. He directed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to conduct a thorough investigation and identify weaknesses in the team’s management system. The president also called for reforms to prevent similar failures in the future.
Public frustration has intensified, with a petition demanding the coach’s dismissal quickly gaining support on the National Assembly’s website. Images of posters banning Coach Hong from entering shops and businesses have circulated widely, reflecting growing anger among South Korean football fans.
স্পোর্টস ডেস্ক প্রকাশ : ২৯ জুন ২০২৬, ০৯: ৪৭ বিশ্বকাপে প্রত্যাশার সঙ্গে বাস্তবতার ব্যবধান ছিল আকাশ-পাতাল। এশিয়ার অন্যতম সফল ফুটবল শক্তি হিসেবে যে দক্ষিণ কোরিয়াকে নিয়ে সমর্থকদের স্বপ্ন ছিল বড় কিছু করার, সেই দলই গ্রুপ পর্বের গণ্ডি পেরোতে ব্যর্থ হয়েছে। আ
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