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Mon, October 22, 2018 | 15:47

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Ronaldo denies accusations of 2009 Las Vegas rape

Football player Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation. "I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me. Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and believe in," the world-famous athlete wrote in a tweet.

Football | 2018-10-04 09:44

S. Korea unveils football roster for friendlies vs. Uruguay, Panama

South Korea on Monday unveiled a 25-man roster for upcoming friendly football matches at home that included Stade de Reims striker Suk Hyun-jun.

Football | 2018-10-01 17:54

Japanese Antlers stand between Korea's Bluewings and Asian final

Jeonbuk Motors and Suwon Bluewings treated Asia to one of the all-time great Asian Champions League games in their epic 3-3 quarterfinal in September. Suwon surprised its domestic rivals with a penalty shootout win to go into the semifinal of the continental tournament.

Football | 2018-09-30 16:53

A change of philosophy for Korea

One accusation that has been leveled at the Korea Football Association (KFA) is that, at least when it comes to the men's national team, it doesn't really do long-term thinking. Since those heady days of 2002 when Guus Hiddink led the Taegeuk Warriors to the semifinal of the World Cup, coaches have come and gone at a regular rate.

Football | 2018-09-26 16:38

Korean clubs thrill fans all over Asia

South Korean clubs have an unrivaled record in the Asian Champions League but fans and media have not always taken the tournament to heart. Those that don't get excited until the final missed one of the best games seen in Asian soccer for many a year Wednesday and it featured two Korean teams.

Football | 2018-09-20 16:50

Jeonbuk looking for an Asian miracle vs Suwon

Most would say that the biggest surprise result in South Korean soccer this year was that amazing 2-0 win the national team achieved over Germany in Kazan in June. Here were the Taegeuk Warriors facing the world champion and the world number one team and they deservedly came out triumphant. If that result raised eyebrows to the maximum degree, the second-most surprising score in Korean soccer, at least away from the domestic K-League, came last month. The setting was the 2018 Asian Champions League and it was the first leg of the quarterfinal. Jeonbuk Motors was hosting Suwon Bluewings.

Football | 2018-09-16 16:52

Lee Seung-woo ends tight schedule in Korea

South Korean winger Lee Seung-woo ended his month-long journey at home and returned to his football club, Hellas Verona in Italy, Thursday.

Football | 2018-09-14 18:47

'Soccer dad' behind Son Heung-min's rise to stardom

In the wake of the 2018 Asian Games, the value of Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min has surged, creating a buzz about his “soccer dad” as many believe his father has played a pivotal role in his meteoric rise to stardom.

Football | 2018-09-12 17:21

No goals but lots to like for Korea in Chile test

South Korea tied 0-0 with Chile in Suwon World Cup Stadium on Tuesday evening but there were plenty of positives to take from an entertaining tie against a talented and committed opponent.

Football | 2018-09-11 22:11

Jeong Seul-gi wins first career KLPGA title

Jeong Seul-gi, an obscure player overcame a three-stroke deficit to Kim Ji-young 2 to finally win her first career title. She made her name as the champion of the 8th KG _ Edaily Ladies Open with KFC.

Football | 2018-09-11 17:00

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