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Sun, September 22, 2019 | 16:57

Hwang Hee-chan starting to shine

When it comes to attention on South Korean players overseas, it is natural that Son Heung-min is getting the most. He is one of the stars of the biggest teams in the most popular league in the world. Just the weekend before last, the forward scored two fine goals as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Crystal Palace 4-0 and there he was again on Saturday setting up Harry Kane to score...

2019-09-22 16:50

S. Korean Hwang Hee-chan scores in Champions League debut

South Korean international Hwang Hee-chan wasted no time making his mark in the top European club football competition. In his UEFA Champions League debut, Hwang scored one goal and set up two more for FC Salzburg, as they thrashed the Belgian side Genk 6-2 in Group E action at Stadion Salzburg in Salzburg on Tuesday (local time).

2019-09-18 17:01

Soccer giants struggling in the K League

Attention in South Korean soccer has been focused recently on the start of qualification for the 2022 World Cup, which saw the national team take a 2-0 win in Turkmenistan, Tuesday, but the 2019 K League is about to enter its final chapter.There is much to talk about. The title race is between Jeonbuk Motors and Ulsan Horang-i looks set to go right down to the wire with just ...

2019-09-15 16:52

Korea starts 2022 campaign with win in Turkmenistan

South Korea took an uncertain but successful first step on the road to the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Turkmenistan 2-0 in Ashgabat. If the team is to reach a tenth successive World Cup there could be as many 21 more games to come but for now, coach Paulo Bento will take the three points and not worry too much about the performance.

2019-09-11 09:13

Football federation apologizes after hiring a coach with violent past

The South Korean football federation apologized Tuesday for appointing a coach with history of abusive behavior for the top women's national team job, saying it failed to conduct a proper background check in the hiring process. At a press conference on Tuesday, Kim Pan-gon, a Korea Football Association (KFA) vice president in charge of hiring national team coaches, took the b...

2019-09-10 13:29

Korea kicks off 2022 campaign with tricky Turkmenistan trip

South Korea last met Turkmenistan during the qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup and made short shrift of the Central Asians at home in Seoul, although struggling a little to get the 3-1 victory away in Ashgabat.

2019-09-08 16:56

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

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 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

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

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