Robert Moreno
ON THE RECORD · 13 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“the team is healthy”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29
Moreno sought to downplay speculation about discord within the squad.
“Even in the best teams, people can have different opinions. What matters is how those differences are resolved.”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29
Moreno addressed reports of friction between Son and his senior international teammates.
“many conversations with the players”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29
Moreno said he had held many conversations with the players since taking over as interim coach after South Korea's World Cup failure.
“I believe you can find the answer in what I have said today and the squad that has been announced,”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29
Moreno backed the players to work together amid reports of divisions within the squad.
“I spent more time communicating than training,”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29
Moreno spoke at a news conference on Thursday that lasted more than an hour.
“The captain is Son Heung-min. I have nothing more to say.”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-29
When asked about Son's leadership role in the team, Moreno confirmed Son would continue as captain.
“We’re going to try to do our work honestly and with the aim of making all Korean football fans happy,”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Moreno said he wanted to put a smile back on South Korean fans' faces after a disappointing period for the team.
“We’re all aware of Son’s versatility,”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Moreno discussed captain Son Heung-min's versatility after naming him in his squad for upcoming friendlies.
“Good matches, and trying to help the players.”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Moreno described his goals of delivering good matches and helping the players.
“It was a piece of news that is completely false and went viral.”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Moreno denied allegations that he used artificial intelligence during his time in charge of Russian club Sochi.
“For me, he can play in three positions.”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Moreno stated that Son Heung-min can play in three positions.
“Anyone who spends 10 minutes looking into it can see that everything has been taken out of context and put together to cause harm.”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Moreno said reports about his AI use were taken out of context and assembled to cause harm.
“Obviously, I use technology,”
Robert Moreno · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Moreno admitted to using technology while denying he relied on AI for coaching decisions.