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Hong Myung-bo (also spelled Hong Myeong-bo, Korean: 홍명보, Hanja: 洪明甫; Korean pronunciation: [hoŋmjʌŋbo]; born 12 February 1969) is a South Korean football manager and former footballer who played as a sweeper. Hong is often considered one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time.
11 hours ago · For what he achieved as a player, Hong Myung-Bo will eternally be a legend of South Korean football. Widely regarded as one of Asia's greatest footballers, the highlight of Hong's illustrious career undeniably came at the 2002 FIFA World Cupwhen he led South Koreato a remarkable fourth-place finish -- winning the Bronze Ball in the process.
Aug 30, 2023 · Facing a crucial twelve-month spell of FIFA World Cup qualifiers™, Korea Republic's lengthy search for a new permanent head coach has finally come to an end with the appointment of Hong Myung-bo ...
1 day ago · Hong Myung-bo has been appointed manager of South Korea for a second spell, five months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann. Klinsmann was dismissed following his side’s Asian Cup semi-final ...
1 day ago · SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea appointed Hong Myung-bo as national team head coach for the second time on Sunday. Hong succeeds Jurgen Klinsmann and returns to the job he left in July 2014 after a 12-month spell ended in a disappointing World Cup performance. The 55 year-old was captain of the Korean team that reached the semi final of ...
1 day ago · South Korea appointed Hong Myung-bo as national team head coach for the second time on Sunday. Hong succeeds Jurgen Klinsmann and returns to the job he left in July 2014 after a 12-month spell ended in a disappointing World Cup performance. The 55 year-old was captain of the Korean team that reached ...
2 days ago · Hong Myung-bo directs a football game against Gwangju FC in Gwangju, May 15. Yonhap Hong is widely considered one of the greatest players in Korean football history.
