Menaces de mort, banni par des restaurants…: Le coach Hong Myung-bo paie le prix de l’échec de la Corée du Sud
South Korea's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup group stage continues to send shockwaves through the country. At the heart of the storm, national team coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned, amidst a heated controversy surrounding his tenure at the helm of the national team.
Upon his return home, the former South Korean international was met with a particularly hostile reception. At the airport, hundreds of angry fans booed, insulted, and demanded he leave his post while chanting hostile slogans. Faced with this tense situation, the authorities had to provide him with protection.
The crisis took an even more alarming turn with the surge in death threats on social media. The disappointment caused by the Taeguk Warriors' poor performance gave way to a full-blown campaign of rejection. In several cities, some restaurant owners even put up signs barring the coach from their establishments, while his name appeared on symbolic messages denying him any welcome.
The pressure now extends beyond the realm of sports. The President of South Korea has asked the Ministry of Sports to open an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Hong Myung-bo's appointment, a decision some observers consider tainted by favoritism. "When an incompetent person is chosen as leader, the result is crystal clear," the head of state declared.
Ironically, Hong Myung-bo remains one of the great figures of South Korean football. A former iconic defender for the national team, he had long embodied the successes of the Taeguk Warriors before his time on the bench ended in turmoil.
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