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Wed, December 12, 2018 | 11:42

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Seoul falls from grace in K League

It has been another long season in the K League and it is coming to an end with just a couple of issues to be settled. The major one will be sorted on Sunday afternoon but the mere fact that FC Seoul is in a relegation playoff at all is quite a shock. The capital club won the first leg against Busan I'Park 3-1 on Thursday and should avoid the drop to the second tier, but it h...

Football | 2018-12-09 16:25

Son Heung-min scores 100th goal in pro career

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has scored his 100th goal in his European career, becoming the second South Korean to reach that milestone.

Football | 2018-12-06 16:52

S. Korean midfielder extends contract with VfL Bochum

South Korean football player Lee Chung-yong has signed a contract extension with his German club VfL Bochum.

Football | 2018-12-05 16:20

Suwon Samsung Bluewings appoint new head coach

South Korean football club Suwon Samsung Bluewings said Monday they've hired former Korea Football Association (KFA) technical director Lee Lim-saeng as their new head coach.

Football | 2018-12-03 17:57

Jeonbuk go foreign after Choi's reign ends

Things are changing in Korean soccer. FC Seoul is struggling against relegation from the top tier and Choi Kang-hee has left Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors having been with the team since 2005.

Football | 2018-12-02 17:08

Arsenal and Chelsea power on in Europa League

Londoners Chelsea and Arsenal both enjoyed high-scoring Europa League wins on Thursday as Glasgow giants Celtic and Rangers were left with work to do on the final matchday to qualify for the next stage.

Football | 2018-11-30 18:55

Atlanta reaches MLS final in 2nd year, knocks out Red Bulls

The whistle blew, ending what had long been inevitable, and Atlanta United players turned their attention to Dec. 8 - the chance to win just the second professional sports title in the city's history.

Football | 2018-11-30 17:29

Ex-Iran football head coach eyes S. Korea return

Former Iran national football team head coach Afshin Ghotbi is looking to land a job in South Korea, his agent said Friday, as he believes his abundant experience in Asia can help the country's pro football league.

Football | 2018-11-30 17:28

Injuries a brake on Korea's forward momentum

There has been some good news and bad news for South Korea in November. The national team, regular readers will remember, is preparing for the 2019 Asian Cup that kicks off in early January. The Taegeuk Warriors, seeking to lift the trophy for the first time since 1960, have been grouped with China, the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan.

Football | 2018-11-25 17:04

Korean teams opponents in ACL remain a mystery

In 2006 Jeonbuk Motors embarked on a second Asian Champions League campaign, going all the way to title. All in all, the team from Jeonju have had nine attempts since, playing more games in the competition than any other in Asia.

Football | 2018-11-22 22:18

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