الجزيرة الرياضية
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Hong Myung-bo, the head coach of the South Korean national team, revealed that his sudden departure to the United States was due to receiving death threats against him and his family, a measure taken to protect them after the team's failure in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. He explained that his travel was an unavoidable step and not an escape from his sporting responsibilities. He faced a wave of public outrage following the recent loss to South Africa and the team's elimination from the tournament. Myung-bo apologized to the fans for the results, taking full responsibility, and justified his silence as a way to ensure his family's safety amid increasing threats and rumors.
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