South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans
South Korea’s World Cup squad is set to be greeted on arrival by heightened police security rather than the usual airport welcome ceremony, as fury over head coach Hong Myung-bo’s failed campaign spills into online death threats, viral restaurant bans and renewed calls for sweeping changes inside the country’s football establishment.
Hong and eight players, including Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom and Lee Kang-in, were due to arrive at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday morning...
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- 'Red Devils' cheering squad turns on Hong Myung-bo after worst World Cup finish Korea Times —
- Culture Ministry to launch special audit of Korea Football Association The Korea Herald —
- Police to deploy 100+ officers at Incheon Airport for Hong Myung-bo's return The Korea Herald —
- World Cup boss QUITS as president demands investigation after angry fans start petition Mirror —
- One of Europe’s longest direct train journeys has just rolled out – with £9 tickets Metro —