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 (53 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 1 | 4.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 412,279 | $448,000 | 896$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 412,279 | $448,000 | 896$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
South Korea had been without a coach since Hong Myung-bo quit following their shock group-stage exit from the World Cup.
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Taiwan:
Hong Myung-bo is a former national team coach whose appointment has drawn scrutiny amid ongoing investigations.
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Jamaica:
Hong Myung-bo was appointed as South Korea’s national team coach amid an investigation into alleged irregularities in the hiring process.
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India:
Hong and the entire South Korean squad required a significant police escort to the airport after receiving death threats.
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Croatia:
Hong Myung-bo's appointment as the national team coach for 2024 has sparked criticism.
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Taiwan:
Hong Myung-bo resigned as the head coach of South Korea's national soccer team after their poor performance in the FIFA World Cup.
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Costa Rica:
Hong Myung-bo resigned after South Korea was eliminated in the group stage of the World Cup.
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Nigeria:
Hong Myung-bo resigned after South Korea were knocked out at the group stage of the World Cup.
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Taiwan:
Former South Korea soccer coach Hong Myung-bo took full responsibility for his team’s failure to advance from their group at the FIFA World Cup.
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Tunisia:
Hong Myung-bo, the former coach of the South Korean national team, was questioned by parliament following the team's early elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
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