Paulo Bento

Paulo Bento announced that he is stepping down as Korean head coach after the Taeguk Warriors lost to Brazil 4-1 in a round of 16 match in Qatar on Monday, ...

"I keep repeating this, but the Korean players are the best players that I have ever worked with. "I was very proud of them," Bento said. "I think the result of this match is fair," Bento said. "We lost track after conceding that first goal, then we lost our energy after conceding the penalty. "I talked to the players first then talked the Korea Football Association. "The four years spent as a head coach was a very satisfying experience for me," Bento said on Monday.

Bento's side were knocked out of the tournament after a 4-1 defeat by Brazil. The 53-year-old from Portugal was appointed as South Korea boss in August 2018. “ ...

“They have given their very best and I have been very pleased and proud to have been their manager.” “Today I have confirmed it and I have to thank them for everything they have done. “I have just announced to the players and to the president of the South Korean federation and this was a decision I had already taken since September that was set in stone.

December 6 – Following the round of 16 exit at the hands of Brazil, Paulo Bento (pictured) has stepped down from his role as South Korea coach.

With South Korea’s exit, the Asian presence at the World Cup came to an end. After his team’s 4-1 defeat, the Portuguese, 53, said: “I have just announced to the players and the president of the federation that this is a decision I took in September. “From now onwards we have to think about the future.

The team was beaten by five-time champion Brazil 4-1 on Monday. After the match, South Korea coach Paulo Bento announced that he was stepping down to end his ...

After the loss, Son pointed out who he thinks will be the next players to lead South Korea. South Korea was appearing in its 10th straight World Cup, and its 11th overall. It’s best performance was in 2002 when it co-hosted the event with Japan and reached the semifinals. “It turned out to be an extremely difficult match.” One of the older players is 30-year-old Son Heung-min, the star midfielder at English club Tottenham. The Portuguese coach said he made the decision several months ago.