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Croatian football player dies mid-game

Fifteen minutes into a match between Croatian football clubs Marsonia and Slavonia Pozega, Marsonia's striker Bruno Boban took a defender's ball to his chest from close-range _ and died.

Football | 2018-03-26 17:06

Korea improving, but Belfast loss shows there is much to do

Korea's preparations for the 2018 World Cup that starts in June were hit by a 2-1 loss against Northern Ireland in Belfast on Saturday.

Football | 2018-03-25 17:45

Big few weeks ahead for Ki

This year has already been an interesting one for Korean captain Ki Sung-yueng -- and it could soon get a great deal more interesting. The cultured midfielder is still only 29, but has played 97 times for his country. Sometime before the World Cup starts, he should make his 100th appearance.

Football | 2018-03-18 17:01

Despite defeat, Son shining in England

Son Heung-min has been going from strength to strength this season, emerging as one of the finest attacks in the English Premier League. It was the Korean who scored both goals in last weekend’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town, a victory that kept Tottenham Hotspur in the hunt for a top four finish, one that will give the club entry into the UEFA Champions league next season.

Football | 2018-03-12 08:07

Son Heung-min, Ki Sung-yueng in EPL's team of the weekend

Two Korean football players -- Son Heung-min and Ki Sung-yueng -- playing in the English Premier League (EPL) were included in ESPN FC’s team of the weekend. The sports news site announced its pick for the top 11 players of the weekend, Monday (KST), and Tottenham Hotspur’s Son was named one of the best forwards of last week while Swansea City’s Ki was recognized as one of th...

Football | 2018-03-05 17:23

Jeonbuk's depth already apparent

There is a long way to go, but Pohang Steelers will be delighted with the start to the 2018 K-League season with a 3-0 victory over Daegu FC. The past two years have not been as good as they should have been for the Steelers with a ninth place and seventh place finish.

Football | 2018-03-04 15:54

Jeonbuk still team to beat in K League

Football officials in Korea might be breathing a sigh of relief as the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang came to an end last week. The snow and ice extravaganza dominated the sporting headlines throughout the month of February. On March 1, however, the K League kicks off. The question for the league organizers is whether they can tap into any residual sporting excitement an...

Football | 2018-02-27 17:39

Oldies but goodies

Few strikers anywhere have the experience of Dejan Damjanovic and Lee Dong-gook possess. The two players have 74 years between them and in the Asian Champions League they have scored 64 goals. By the end of this season the totals will perhaps match each other.Four more goals came this week. There were rumors that Lee, 38, would retire at the end of last season in which he had...

Football | 2018-02-18 16:35

Jeonbuk returns to lead Korea's Asian Challenge

The 2018 K League season has not begun yet, but on Tuesday Korean teams will begin their Asian Champions League campaign. Last year was one to forget for the country, with three teams falling at the first hurdle, but hopes are a little higher this time because Jeonbuk Motors is back. The team from Jeonju won the 2016 continental title, a second crown. The club was barred from...

Football | 2018-02-11 22:49

Korea defeats Latvia, but still World Cup work to do

Korea’s training camp in Turkey ended on a high on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Latvia in Antalya. It was the second win in three games in the coastal city, with the Taegeuk Warriors defeating Moldova by the same score and then drawing 2-2 with Jamaica.

Football | 2018-02-04 16:13

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