Klinsmann Sacked As South Korea Coach After Less Than A Year

Jurgen Klinsmann pictured arriving back in South Korea last week following their Asian Cup exit (Credit: AFP)

Jurgen Klinsmann was sacked as South Korea coach Friday following defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup and revelations about a bust-up between star players.

The 59-year-old German former striker, a World Cup winner as a player, was in the post for just under a year.