South Korea give reins to Bento

– Former Portugal boss Paulo Bento will coach South Korea over the next four years until the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the Korea Football Association (KFA) announced yesterday.

Kim Pan-gon, a top KFA official in charge of finding a new coach, was confident that Bento will take the Taeguk Warriors to new heights.

“Bento fits our style as he pursues high-pressing games and tight defences,” he said. –

Seoul