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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

‘Incapable’ South Korea manager quits in disgrace after president demands investigation into World Cup exit

South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo has resigned from his post in national disgrace after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup was met with brutal condemnation from the country’s president.

South Korea were eliminated early from the competition after failing to build on the strong start that saw them come from behind to beat Czech Republic, subsequently losing their next two Group A matches to South Africa and Mexico.

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