#football (15 Posts)
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North Korea's Soccer Snub: FIFA Slaps Fine for Unilateral Game Cancellation
North Korea Refuses to Host Home Game Fined 10,000 Swiss FrancsDeclared a 0-3 Forfeit Loss The North Korean Football Association, which unilaterally canceled a home game hosting, is known to have been fined by the International Football Federation (FIFA). On the 3rd, FIFA announced on its official website that it would fine the North Korean […]
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Thai Football Association Renews Stadium Turf After 26 Years - Here's Why
Son Heung Min, a distinguished football star from South Korea, has garnered significant attention in Thailand. His esteemed reputation has prompted a comprehensive overhaul of the turf at a Thai soccer stadium. In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA North Central America World Cup, a football match occurred at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium on the evening of […]
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Soccer Star Son Heung Min Speaks Out on Retirement in Joint Interview with Jun Ji Hyun
Actress Jun Ji Hyun and soccer player Son Heung Min each reveal the inside stories of their careers, sparking curiosity. On March 18, Harper’s Bazaar Korea released the April issue double cover featuring Jun Ji Hyun and Son Heung Min. To kick off the magazine’s April issue, Son and Jun had their photoshoots in London […]
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North Korean Women's Soccer Team Arrives in Japan for Olympic Qualifiers Amid Entry Restrictions
The 2nd final qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympics on 28thIt was the first visit to Japan by North Korean soccer team since 2017Exceptions are made for sports competitions about the entry forbiddance on North Korean nationalities The North Korean women’s soccer team, dressed in red coats, enters Japan through Tokyo Haneda Airport on […]
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Messi Addresses Hong Kong No-Show Incident: Clarifies Injury as Cause
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) has posted a video in response to the Hong Kong no-show. He said he missed the game due to injury and that it had nothing to do with politics. Messi said he has a special relationship with China and is looking forward to meeting the fans there...
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From USA to South Korea: Klinsmann's Dismissal History Costing Football Associations Millions
Jürgen Klinsmann's dismissal as South Korea's national team coach is expected to cost the Korean Football Association more than 7 billion won ($8.5 million) in remaining salary, and the penalty could be more than 10 billion won if foreign coaches' salaries are included...
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Chinese Media Criticizes Son Heung-min Over Korean Soccer Team Discord
Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham Hotspur), the captain of the Korean national soccer team, reportedly suffered a dislocated finger injury in a brawl with juniors, including Lee Kang-in (22, Paris Saint-Germain), ahead of the Asian Cup semi-finals. A Chinese media outlet has criticized Son Heung-min concerning this international press report. On the 14th (local time), Sohu.com […]
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German Press Criticizes Jürgen Klinsmann's Coaching Style in Korean Soccer
The German media criticized Klinsmann, reporting that "Klinsmann did not announce his resignation even after the team was eliminated from the Asian Cup". Klinsmann said he should discuss detailed analysis and improvement with the Korean national team.
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China's Soccer Struggles Extend to Media Criticism Over AFC Asian Cup
After Chinese media unusually slammed the country's national soccer team as "third-rate in Asia" for its struggles at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, attention turns to the background...
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Fan Posts Undressed Photos of Hwang Hee-chan and Son Heung-min
The Korean national soccer team has been plagued by illegitimate fans. On the 18th, Mr. A shared several photos of himself with Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan on various SNS such as Twitter and Instagram. Mr. A's excessive behavior drew criticism from users...
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Tragic Story of 'North Korean Ronaldo': A Soccer Dream Lost to Political Whims
North Korean striker Han Kwang Song, know as the "North Korean Ronaldo," reemerges in international soccer after a mysterious disappearance.
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Arsenal Eyes Winter Transfer for Hwang Hee-chan Amid Stellar EPL Performance
Wolverhampton's Hwang Hee-chan could join Arsenal in the winter transfer market, with Arsenal eyeing him to strengthen their forward line.
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Mbappé Rejects $776 Million Offer: Liverpool Eyes Star Player on a Free Transfer
Kylian Mbappé rejected a $849 million transfer offer from Al Hilal; Liverpool reportedly interested in signing him as a free agent.
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Internet users went crazy because of 'this player' who played in the Asian Games football match between Korea and Japan (+reason).
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Top 3 Most Valuable Football Leagues Revealed
English Premier League (EPL) leads as world's most valuable football league with €10.48B value. La Liga and Serie A follow.