Press conference for candidacy for President of the Football Association on the 25th… Elected on January 8th next year
“The dream is to lay the foundation for advancing to the World Cup, not the round of 16, but the quarterfinals → semifinals.”
Former national soccer team coach Huh Jung-moo (69) officially declared his candidacy for the presidential election of the Korea Football Association on the 25th. Former coach Heo expressed his aspirations, saying, “(If elected as president of the Korea Football Association), I will definitely change what needs to be changed and definitely grow what needs to be improved to create an association worthy of an association and a soccer worthy of soccer.”
Former coach Heo held a press conference to run for president of the Korea Football Association at the Olympic Parktel in Songpa-gu, Seoul on this day and said, “If I become president of the association, I will create a truly fair and transparent association and lay the foundation for Korean soccer to advance to the world in the future.” He also said, “Now, my dream is to lay the foundation to advance to the quarterfinals and semifinals rather than the round of 16 (of the World Cup),” and added, “Please help and support us a lot.”
Current Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu is known to be considering running for a fourth term. Regarding the view that his declaration of candidacy could be a full-scale challenge to the current Football Association executive, former coach Heo said, “I heard a lot (about challenging Hyundai) and have been hearing a lot until now. “I also hear people say ‘how dare you’,” he said. “(I) surprisingly don’t have any fear in that respect. “I am not afraid of anything and am determined to set my sights on what needs to be done and do my best.”
Regarding the problems with the current Football Association, “There were various problems. Issues such as the pardon scandal and the appointment of coach Klinsmann and the current coach came to light. “This is a problem with the decision-making structure (within the association),” he said, pointing out, “Due to arbitrary operating methods, opinions are not conveyed properly.” Also, “The selection of the (national team) coach should not be decided solely by the president of the association. It is the absence of a system. “If the system had worked properly, this would not have happened,” he added.donga.com/wps/NEWS/IMAGE/2024/11/25/130496510.1.jpg” alt=”Former national soccer team coach Huh Jung-moo bows his head at a press conference for his candidacy for the Korean Football Association president held at the Olympic Parktel in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 25th. Newsis”/>
When asked how he would unite the divided soccer world if he is elected as president of the association, former coach Heo said, “Opinions may differ, but for the greater cause of soccer, we must all join forces and work together,” adding, “I will not shy away from any position. I will work hard for integration and harmony. “I will drop everything and run around for the sake of unity,” he said.
Former coach Heo played in 104 A matches for the national team and scored 30 goals. After becoming a coach, he led the national team to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in Korean soccer World Cup history. He also has experience as a soccer administrator. Chung Mong-gyu (62), president of the Korea Football Association, served as vice president of the Korea Football Association from March 2013 to July 2014, when he was serving his first term. Afterwards, he served as vice president of the Korea Professional Football League from January 2015 to December 2019.
The election date for the next president of the Korea Football Association is January 8th next year. The candidate registration period is three days from December 25th.
Kim Hye-rin, Donga.com reporter [email protected]
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In a recent press conference, former national soccer team coach Heo Jung-moo expressed his candidacy for presidency of the Korea Football Association (KFA), emphasizing his determination to address challenges within the organization and the broader soccer community. He acknowledged that there have been ongoing discussions regarding the association’s approach to issues like the pardon scandal and the selection of coaches. He stressed that these problems stem from a flawed decision-making structure within the association and argued for a more systematic approach, particularly in the selection of the national team coach.
Heo highlighted the need for unity in the soccer world, stating that despite differing opinions, everyone must come together for the advancement of soccer in Korea. His track record as a player and coach, including leading the national team to the Round of 16 in the 2010 World Cup, supports his position as a qualified candidate. He also mentioned his past administrative experiences, which could further contribute to his leadership capacity.
The election for the new KFA president is scheduled for January 8th, with the candidate registration period beginning on December 25th. Heo is committed to working hard for integration and harmony in Korean soccer if elected.