South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegations

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Robert Moreno, South Korea’s newly appointed interim football coach, denied allegations that he relied on artificial intelligence during his time as head coach at Russian club Sochi. At a news conference on Monday, Moreno admitted to using technology but stated that the AI coaching claims were false and taken out of context. He emphasized his intention to improve team performance and fan satisfaction through honest work, naming players including Son Heung-min for upcoming friendlies against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan in September and October.
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Robert Moreno, the new interim coach of South Korea's national football team, dismissed allegations that he used artificial intelligence (AI) during his previous coaching role. Appointed after a period of poor performance and controversies by the KFA (Korean Football Association), Moreno held his first news conference on Monday, promising to make South Korean fans "happy." He denied reports from earlier this year suggesting he utilized ChatGPT to prepare for games while managing Russian club Sochi. Moreno acknowledged using technology in his work but stated that the claim of relying heavily on AI was false and went viral without basis. The Spaniard will lead South Korea in four upcoming home friendlies, including naming star player Son Heung-min as captain.

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ChatGPT KFA South Korea South Korean the World Cup

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Moreno PERSON · 8× Hong PERSON · 3× KFA ORG · 3× Son PERSON · 3× South Korea GPE · 2× South Korean NORP · 2× Asian NORP · 1× Robert Moreno PERSON · 1× South Korea’s GPE · 1× the Taegeuk Warriors’ ORG · 1×

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Moreno named captain Son Heung-min in his squad for four upcoming home friendlies and said he wanted to put a smile back on South Korean fans’ faces. “We’re going to try to do our work honestly and with the aim of making all Korean football fans happy,” said the 48-year-old, who is the first Spaniard to coach South Korea.
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🔮 Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games, will be in charge for friendly matches in the coming months.

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South Korea’s new interim football coach Robert Moreno has denied allegations that he relied on artificial intelligence during his last coaching role but admitted to using technology in his work. asserted
he → deny → work
Addressing his first news conference as the Taegeuk Warriors’ temporary coach on Monday, Moreno promised to make South Korean football fans “happy”. asserted
fans → address → Monday
The Spaniard was appointed as the Asian giants’ temporary coach following a disastrous few months for the team and the country’s football federation, during which on-field results and off-field controversies left the fans bitterly disappointed. asserted
results → appoint → fans
Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games, will be in charge for friendly matches in the coming months. asserted
he → force → months
He addressed allegations that he used artificial intelligence during his time in charge of Russian club Sochi, saying “It was a piece of news that is completely false and went viral.” asserted
that → address → news
Moreno left the top-flight side in September 2025 after a poor run of results, and reports said he had heavily relied on ChatGPT in his role, even using it to decide between potential signings. asserted
he → leave → signings
“Obviously, I use technology,” he said. asserted
he → use → technology
“Anyone who spends 10 minutes looking into it can see that everything has been taken out of context and put together to cause harm.” asserted
everything → spend → harm
The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Moreno could stay on for the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January-February, “subject to an evaluation”. uncertain
Moreno → say → evaluation
Moreno named captain Son Heung-min in his squad for four upcoming home friendlies and said he wanted to put a smile back on South Korean fans’ faces. “We’re going to try to do our work honestly and with the aim of making all Korean football fans happy,” said the 48-year-old, who is the first Spaniard to coach South Korea. asserted
who → name → Korea
Moreno will lead the team against Ecuador and Uruguay in September and Venezuela and Uzbekistan in October. asserted
Moreno → lead → October
South Korea had been without a coach since Hong Myung-bo quit following their shock group-stage exit from the World Cup in North America in June. asserted
bo → quit → June
Hong’s departure did little to quell public outrage over the disappointing campaign and added fuel to pre-existing questions about how he was hired. asserted
he → do → questions
Police raided KFA headquarters last month as part of an investigation into Hong’s 2024 appointment. asserted
Police → raid → appointment
The KFA also apologised for allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees. asserted
it → apologise → referees
Moreno named striker Son, now in the United States’ Major League Soccer with Los Angeles FC, in his first squad along with Atletico Madrid’s Lee Kang-in and Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae. asserted
Moreno → name → in
Hong’s decision to leave Son on the bench in the first half of the decisive match against South Africa at the World Cup baffled and angered many supporters. “We’re all aware of Son’s versatility,” said Moreno. asserted
Moreno → leave → versatility
“For me, he can play in three positions.” asserted
he → play → positions
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