Klinsmann was sacked by South Korea just 12 months after leaving the Asia Cup

JURGEN KLINSMANN has been fired by South Korea after just 12 months in charge.

The German legend was only appointed in February last year and his contract ran until the 2026 World Cup.

But South Korea suffered heartbreak in the Asian Cup semi-finals earlier this month, extending their 64-year wait for the title.

And there were also reports of infighting between top players.

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