Jürgen Klinsmann's term as South Korea coach appears over after football officials of the domestic federation KFA recommended axing the German helmsman in the wake of a latest Asian Cup disappointment. A KFA spokesman said on Thursday that the recommendation was made at a national team committee meeting earlier in the day. The final decision will be with the KFA executive committee around president Chung Mong Gyu. The Yonhap news agency said that Klinsmann attended Thursday's meeting from his ho
Former Borussia Dortmund players Nuri Sahin und Sven Bender started their new job as assistant coaches at the Bundesliga club on Tuesday. Sahin and Bender are to help head coach Edin Terzic manage a turnaround after the team entered the winter break in fifth place, six points off the top four and 15 behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Club leaders decided on December 21 to continue with Terzic but Sahin and Bender could now be options should the coach have to after at some stage. Diagnosics were on
Former Turkey and Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim is reportedly to take charge of Greek club Panathinaikos in succession of Ivan Jovanovic. Turkish Reports said that Terim, 70, has agreed on a contract until 2025 but there was so far no confirmation from the Athens club on Tuesday. Jovanovic led Panathinaikos to the 2022 Greek Cup title and the team is currently placed second in the Super League. Terim coached Turkey over three terms, has coached abroad in Italy at Fiorentina and AC Milan, and was
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday: ENGLAND With Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Arsenal in action on Sunday, attention turns to European qualification and top-flight survival.