Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?
Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.
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"we didn't deliver the results that our fans expected"
— Hong Myung-bo , Athlete
"not just confusion but utter bewilderment at the unexpected outcome"
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
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Hong Myung-bo has resigned after South Korea failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages.
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