Reports of Paulo Bento Applying for Next National Team Manager Position: What Is the Truth?

Our next hot topic: have you seen this news?

There have been reports claiming that former head coach Paulo Bento, who led our national team to the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, has applied for the position of the next national team manager.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has officially denied this.

Various media outlets reported this yesterday.

The reports stated that former coach Bento had applied for the next national team manager position and that other overseas managers were also showing interest.

Former coach Bento led the national team from 2018 to 2022 and achieved the feat of reaching the World Cup Round of 16.

It was known at the time that he hoped to extend his contract and remain with the team, but he left after failing to narrow differences with the association regarding the contract period and other terms.

So, is the report of former coach Bento's application true?

The Korea Football Association dismissed the rumors of Bento's application as untrue, stating that no official procedures have been initiated regarding the next national team manager position.

Meanwhile, some football fans have visited the social media account of former coach Bento's wife, leaving comments such as "Please take charge of our national team" and "Please save Korean football," pleading for his return.
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.