South Korean national soccer team coach Klinsmann sacked; voices questioning management ability grow. The Korean Football Association announced that Jurgen Klinmann, the coach of the Korean national team, was dismissed after losing in the semifinals of the Asian Cup.
The team won a close battle and advanced to the semi-finals, but lost 2-0 to Jordan, who are ranked lower in the world rankings. There were reports of discord within the team, including a scuffle between players in the dormitory.