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Thu, December 12, 2019 | 01:57

PSV Eindhoven apologizes for using design of Japan's Rising Sun flag

PSV Eindhoven apologizes for using design of Japan's Rising Sun flag

PSV Eindhoven, a popular Dutch football club, has apologized for using the design of Japan's Rising Sun flag - a symbol of Japan's wartime aggression - in promoting a new player last month. After signing a contract with Japanese midfielder Ritsu Doan, 21, on Aug. 28, PSV posted his photo decorated with the flag design on social media, which drew a torrent of complaints.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-09-08 14:56

Red Hot Hwang Warms Korea Up for World Cup Quest

Red Hot Hwang Warms Korea Up for World Cup Quest

South Korea ended its preparations for the start of 2022 World Cup qualification on Thursday with a 2-2 draw against Georgia in Istanbul. The stadium in the Turkish capital may have been largely empty but there was plenty for coach Paulo Bento to think about.The result is not the most important part of this game. It is all about getting ready for Tuesday's first game on the r...

2019-09-06 09:44

North Korean players joins Juventus

North Korean players joins Juventus

North Korean striker Han Kwang-song from Cagliari signs a loan contract with Juventus Football Club in a picture posted on the team's Instagram account Monday. Reportedly, the team signed the loan contract with an option to buy Han who had played in Serie B with Peruga. The deal is expected to cost the team 5 million euros, and the striker is expected to join the Juventus und...

2019-09-03 17:00

S. Korea football coach to stick to game plan vs. unfamiliar foe

S. Korea football coach to stick to game plan vs. unfamiliar foe

With a World Cup qualifying match against an unfamiliar opponent coming up, South Korea men's football head coach Paulo Bento said Monday he isn't about to make any changes

2019-09-02 17:01

New Chinese stars could threaten Korea's 2022 World Cup hopes

New Chinese stars could threaten Korea's 2022 World Cup hopes

Officials at the Korea Football Association (KFA) will be watching events in China very closely over the next few months. The neighbors are natural soccer rivals and while Korea has had the upper hand ever since the rivalry started, that may be about to change. When the two met in qualification for the 2018 World Cup, China won the home game, which was only its second ever vi...

2019-09-01 17:30

Bento ready for World Cup journey with Korea

Bento ready for World Cup journey with Korea

Paulo Bento has been the coach for South Korea for one year and is about to find out that his employers, fans and media take qualification for the World Cup extremely seriously. The Portuguese boss did not impress at the Asian Cup in January but while continental missteps can be forgiven, any hint that the Taegeuk Warriors may not qualify for the global festival will be met w...

2019-08-27 17:05

Kim Shin-wook outshining bigger names in China

Kim Shin-wook outshining bigger names in China

There have been some big name foreign players who have headed to the Chinese Super League in recent years. Less than four years ago, Brazilian stars such as Oscar and Hulk joined Shanghai SIPG for a combined total of over $100 million. Others such as Paulinho and Cedric Bakumba have cost similar amounts.

2019-08-25 19:39

Juventus look to expand in Asia with new Hong Kong branch

Juventus look to expand in Asia with new Hong Kong branch

Italian champions Juventus announced on Wednesday that they have opened a new branch in Hong Kong as the Serie A giants look to expand into the Asia-Pacific region.Juventus see the region as a major area of potential growth and are keen on "strengthening one's presence" in Asia as they trail behind the top Premier League clubs in revenue.

2019-08-22 16:31

Lee Chung-yong deserves praise for European decade

Lee Chung-yong deserves praise for European decade

Lee Chung-yong is one of the most naturally talented players to come out of Asia in the 21st century. This month the twinkle-toed winger celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his big move to Europe and that is an achievement not to be sniffed at. Even so, he may wonder what might have been.

2019-08-18 15:31

Clear battles at top and bottom of K League

Clear battles at top and bottom of K League

The rivalry between the Jeolla and Gyeongsang regions continues. Jeonbuk Motors has been the dominant force in South Korean soccer for the past decade, but this season the champion is facing one of its stiffest challenges in the form of Ulsan Horangi-i.With two-thirds of the season under our belts, Ulsan sits on top of the K League summit. The two-time champion finished third...

2019-08-11 22:59

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