South Korea coach Klinsmann sacked after Asian Cup disappointment

GONE: South Korea's coach Jurgen Klinsmann looks out from the bench prior the Asian Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea. Pic: Thanassis Stavrakis, AP

The Korea Football Association (KFA) said on Friday it had sacked national team coach Juergen Klinsmann after their semi-final exit at the Asian Cup and amid criticism of his leadership.

The National Team Committee, a KFA advisory body, had recommended the sacking of Klinsmann on Thursday, with KFA Technical Director Hwangbo Kwan saying there were "various reasons" to doubt his ability to exercise leadership over the team.