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/ 16 days ago

Kyoung Rok Choi interview about St Pauli and the K-League

Kyoung-rok Choi has followed in the footsteps of Koreans in the Bundesliga like Bum Kun Cha and Heung Min Son. Choi made his 2. Bundesliga debut for St. Pauli's first team in April 2015 in a match against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Choi scored a brace within the first 16 minutes of the game. In May 2018, […]

News

/ 33 days ago

Bentancur faces ban for racist comment about Spurs teammate

The Football Association (FA) has officially charged Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for using a racial slur. Bentancur previously made the inappropriate remark during an appearance on Uruguayan television in June. Uruguay and the midfielder were preparing for Copa America 2024 at the time. In the interview, Bentancur was asked if he could get the […]

News

/ 132 days ago

USWNT holds South Korea to second shutout in Olympics prep

The USWNT highlighted its dominance with a 3-0 victory against South Korea at Allianz Field. The win offered a promising glimpse of their form ahead of the Paris Olympics. New coach Emma Hayes has led the team to another success, featuring both younger and older players. Rose Lavelle, a stalwart of the USWNT, marked her […]

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/ 135 days ago

Unstoppable USWNT slams South Korea to kick off Hayes era

In a triumphant debut, Emma Hayes led the U.S. women's national team to a resounding 4-0 victory over South Korea. The match, held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Colorado, drew a sold-out crowd of 19,010 fans. It thus marked a strong start for Hayes' new chapter with the team. Mallory Swanson opened the scoring […]

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/ 169 days ago

Jesse Marsch emerges as top prospect for South Korea vacancy

Jesse Marsch has a new link to a head coaching position, and it is with the South Korea national team. The Asian nation relieved head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of his duties after falling in the Asian Cup semifinals to Jordan. Marsch has been out of a job since Leeds sacked the American on Feb. 6, […]

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/ 196 days ago

Korea makes landmark promotion/relegation decision

The Korean Football Association (KFA) has announced that they will implement a full promotion/relegation system by 2027. Soccer in South Korea already has a form of promotion and relegation throughout their six tiers. Nevertheless, it is currently impossible for clubs at the bottom of the pyramid to make it all the way to the top. […]

News

/ 221 days ago

Jurgen Klinsmann on shortlist for next national team job

The Cameroonian national team fired head coach Rigobert Song toward the month's conclusion in February. Following the crushing Africa Cup of Nations exit, the federation took the decision. Nigeria eliminated Cameroon from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in a heartbreaking round of 16. Their performance in the group stage was similarly lackluster. They just […]

Asian Cup

/ 242 days ago

Klinsmann fired by South Korea due to 'leadership' issues

Jurgen Klinsmann has officially been fired as head coach of the South Korea national team. The former USMNT manager was previously hired in February of 2023 and had a contract in place with the Asian nation until after the 2026 World Cup. Nevertheless, the German was sacked on Friday following a disappointing Asian Cup showing. […]

Asian Cup

/ 244 days ago

Ping Pong-Gate: South Korea infighting ends in Son injury

South Korea and Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min suffered a finger injury during an altercation with a teammate while on recent international duty. The incident occurred on the eve of South Korea's shock defeat to Jordan on Feb. 6. Despite being heavy favorites, the Koreans were beaten 2-0 by the Middle Eastern team in the […]

AFC

/ 252 days ago

Rise of the underdogs in Asian and African tournaments

If the '2023' editions of the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup demonstrate anything, it is that the parity in these tournaments stands out among international competitions. Each continent has relative powerhouses. Japan has been dominant in Asia, and South Korea always poses a threat. Egypt and Cameroon have more AFCON titles than any […]

Where to find on TV

/ 253 days ago

Where to watch South Korea vs Jordan on US TV

Here are all of the details of where you can watch South Korea vs Jordan on US television and via legal streaming: WHO South Korea vs Jordan WHAT AFC Asian Cup WHEN 10am ET / 7am PT • Tuesday, February 6, 2024 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free […]

Where to find on TV

/ 257 days ago

Where to watch Australia vs South Korea on US TV

Here are all of the details of where you can watch Australia vs South Korea on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Australia vs South Korea WHAT AFC Asian Cup WHEN 10:30am ET / 7:30am PT • Friday, February 2, 2024 WHERE Paramount+ FREE TRIAL WATCH NOW Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free […]

AFC

/ 257 days ago

Competitive 2023 AFC Asian Cup bringing joy amid the chaos

While Japan still tops the bookmaker’s list as favorites to lift the 2023 AFC Asian Cup trophy, this tournament has shown that the gap that has historically existed between the likes of Japan, South Korea, Australia and the rest of the Confederation, no longer exists. The vast majority of matches have been extremely competitive. The […]