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Categories: SPORTS

Japan and South Korea football coach appointments

Entities: Pep Guardiola · Lee Chun‑so · Korean Football Association

Overview

In early July, officials from Japan and South Korea were reported to be discussing the selection of new head coaches for their respective national football teams. By the end of the month, the South Korean Football Association had launched a public recruitment process for an interim coach to lead the team from September through November, following the squad’s early exit from the World Cup. The KFA set an application deadline of 9 August, required candidates to hold AFC or FIFA top‑level licences, and scheduled document screening and online interviews for mid‑August. Public commentary, including remarks from former forward Lee Chun‑so, called for a high‑profile manager such as Pep Guardiola and suggested seeking a one‑time financial contribution from major Korean conglomerates to fund a marquee appointment.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    South Korea Football Association Launches Public Search for Interim National Team Coach

    The Korean Football Association opened a public call for an interim national team coach, with applications due Aug 9, while ex‑forward Lee Chun‑so publicly urged hiring Pep Guardiola and seeking corporate aid.

  2. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Japan and South Korea discuss next national football team coaches

    South Korea and Japan are debating new national‑team coaches: Kim Gidong eyed in Korea, while Keisuke Honda offers a licence‑free interim stint in Japan.

Sources

qoly.jp · rbbtoday.com