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South Korea’s early World Cup exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans against head coach

South Koreans call for an overhaul of the country’s football establishment and a probe into the head coach’s appointment.

Yohji Lam
Read more here: https://sc.mp/81e9f1

South Korean football fans have greeted the return of head coach Hong Myung-bo with anger after the star-studded team failed to reach the round of 32 in the Fifa World Cup. Hong exited the airport silently under heavy security and media scrutiny, amid a slew of protests and death threats.

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