Hong Myung-bo
Hong Myung-bo is a former South Korean footballer and the current head coach of the South Korean national team. Renowned for his defensive skills, he earned 136 caps for his country and played a crucial role in South Korea's historic run to the semifinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, leading various clubs and the national team. Recently, he made headlines for criticizing Bayern Munich's handling of Kim Min-jae's injury, highlighting his importance to both his club and the national team as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Born on Aug 12, 1973 (51 years old)
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Vietnam:
Hong Myung-bo was the captain of the South Korean team that reached the semifinals in World Cup 2002.
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Nigeria:
Hong Myung-bo said that Munich failed to properly protect him in terms of injury prevention.
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