Hong Myung-Bo

Hong Myung-Bo (born February 12, 1969 in Seoul) was a South Korean football player; he recently announced his retirement following the end of the 2004 Major League Soccer season, having finished his career with the Los Angeles Galaxy. He won the Bronze Ball in the 2002 World Cup as the third best player in the tournament, as he captained the Korean team to a fourth place finish. He ended his international career after the 2002 World Cup as the all-time leader in appearances for the South Korea national football team, with 135.

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February 12 - 1969 - Seoul - South Korea - Football - 2004 - Major League Soccer - Los Angeles Galaxy - 2002 World Cup - South Korea national football team

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Hong was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

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Pelé - Top 125 greatest living footballers - 2004

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On September 26, 2005, he was named assistant head coach on the South Korea national football team.

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September 26 - 2005 - South Korea national football team

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