First statement from Coach Moreno: "I will make the Korean national team something to be proud of"... Airport fan service also [Incheon Airport]

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Roberto Moreno (49, Spain), who has been appointed as the interim head coach of the South Korean national football team, made his first statement: "I will make the national team something to be proud of."

After arriving in Korea for the first time through Incheon International Airport on the 13th and meeting with reporters, Coach Moreno said, "I will continue to work hard to make the national team a better team," and added, "I will focus on uniting the national team so that South Korean citizens can feel proud of it."

Regarding South Korea's journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Coach Moreno evaluated it as "a very sad event," stating, "We must look ahead and keep moving forward. We will never forget the past. I will make the national team something to be proud of."

Coach Moreno continued, "I have wanted to be the head coach of the South Korean national team for several years. Becoming the head coach of the South Korean national team would be a great honor for anyone," and added, "I have analyzed how the national team plays every day. I have also continued to study South Korea's culture."

Coach Moreno will temporarily lead only six A-match games this year: four evaluation matches in September and October, and two evaluation matches in November. Based on evaluations, he may also lead up to the AFC Asian Cup in January next year. The permanent head coach who will prepare for the 2030 FIFA World Cup will go through new procedures after the Asian Cup. For Coach Moreno, who has seized the opportunity as an interim coach, this is a situation that could spark ambition.

When asked about his determination to become the permanent head coach, however, Coach Moreno drew a line, saying, "My goal is to focus on the tasks given to me." He added, "There will not be many opportunities in the coming matches. I do not plan to focus on anything else."

After finishing a brief interview, Coach Moreno did not forget fan service, personally signing autographs for football fans who visited the site that day. On the 14th, he will hold an official press conference at Korea Football Park in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, to announce the South Korean national team roster for September and October. The debut match of "Moreno's Team" will be against Ecuador on the 24th at Suwon World Cup Stadium.

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