Robert Moreno, the Spanish coach appointed as South Korea's interim manager after the team's disappointing World Cup campaign, has denied reports suggesting he was being guided by artificial intelligence in his coaching duties.
Moreno dismissed the allegations as unfounded, rejecting suggestions circulating in media and on social platforms that an AI system was directing his tactical decisions. He insisted that the day-to-day work of preparing a national team remains a human endeavour.
The episode comes amid a broader public conversation about the role of technology in elite sport, where the line between data-driven support and automated decision-making is increasingly discussed. For coaches under intense scrutiny after poor tournament results, such claims can add another layer of controversy to an already difficult transition.
As interim manager, Moreno inherits the immediate task of steadying a side coming off a poor World Cup showing. The appointment signals a period of regrouping for the national setup, with attention likely to focus on squad selection, training approaches and preparations for forthcoming fixtures as football officials and fans assess the longer-term coaching solution.