“He Asked for European Players’ Numbers and Even Knew Gimcheon Sangmu”: Why Moreno Got the Interim Job
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- Korea Football Association strategy committee chairman Hyun Young-min explained Roberto Moreno’s appointment as interim head coach.
- Hyun said Moreno asked for European-based players’ phone numbers and knew about Gimcheon Sangmu, demonstrating enthusiasm and familiarity with Korean football.
- The KFA announced Moreno’s appointment on the first.
Roberto Moreno’s eagerness to understand South Korean football helped secure him the role of interim national-team coach, according to Korea Football Association strategy committee chairman Hyun Young-min.
“He asked for the phone numbers of European-based players and even knew Gimcheon Sangmu,” Hyun said. He described that response as one reason the KFA chose Moreno as its “interim captain.”
Hyun discussed the selection process on the KFA’s YouTube channel, KFA TV, on the fourth. The association had announced on the first that Moreno would take charge on an interim basis.
The explanation highlighted three qualities behind the decision: Moreno’s enthusiasm, his understanding of Korean football and his professional expertise.
He asked for the phone numbers of European-based players and even knew Gimcheon Sangmu.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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