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Japan's Head Coach Moriyasu Defends and Consoles Hong Myung-bo: "I Don't Know the Details of Public Opinion in Korea"

Nam Ju-hyeon

Published : Jul 3, 2026 11:42 AM

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Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of the Japan national football team, was asked about former South Korean national team head coach Hong Myung-bo during a press conference held yesterday, July 2, to review the World Cup. Moriyasu defended and consoled the former coach, stating, "Hong Myung-bo also did his absolute best," and urged, "Please be sure to praise him."

Reported by Nam Ju-hyeon | Produced by SBS Sports News Department

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