The Korea Football Association (KFA) said on Friday it had sacked national team coach Juergen Klinsmann after their semifinal exit at the Asian Cup and amid criticism of his leadership.
The National Team Committee, a KFA advisory body, had recommended the sacking of Klinsmann on Thursday, with KFA Technical Director Hwangbo Kwan saying there were "various reasons" to doubt his ability to exercise leadership over the team.
South Korea's exit from the Asian Cup following a 2-0 loss to Jordan in the semifinals this month, which extended their 64-year wait for a third title, led to calls from fans and some politicians for the 59-year-old's dismissal.
KFA President Chung Mong-gyu said Klinsmann's tenure fell short of expectations.
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