Klinsmann's smile after a "devastating defeat" causes irritation. The 59-year-old congratulated his colleague Hussein Ammouta with a smile on Tuesday after the 2-0 defeat in Al-Rayyan, Qatar.
Some fans have already called for the coach's resignation in view of the fluctuating performance in the group games. South Korea only won one of five games in regular time. Late goals in particular saved the team from an early exit. Klinsmann took up the coaching position last year with the goal of winning the Asian Championship among other things.