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Tearful South Korea star denies 'ridiculous' China match-fixing claims
AFP · 2 months ago
South Korean World Cup player Son Jun-ho broke down in tears Wednesday as he denied match-fixing and accused China of blackmail after they banned him for life.
Australia struggle in World Cup qualifying as Son lifts South Korea
AFP · 2 months ago
Australia failed to score for the second successive match, China slumped to another defeat but Son Heung-min scored a stunning goal as South Korea got off the mark in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Bayern defender Kim 'wrong' to confront South Korea fans
AFP · 2 months ago
South Korea's Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae has said he was "wrong" to confront the home fans following a disappointing draw against Palestine in Seoul in World Cup qualifying.
Palestine give South Korea scare in World Cup qualifying stalemate
AFP · 2 months ago
Palestine gave South Korea a major scare in an entertaining 0-0 away draw on Thursday as they attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time.
South Korea complains to FIFA over racist abuse of Hwang
AFP · 3 months ago
South Korea's football association has officially complained to the world body about an alleged racist remark directed at Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan despite Italian club Como denying the accusations.
Tottenham's Son scores twice as South Korea rout Singapore 7-0
AFP · 5 months ago
PSG's Lee Kang-in and Tottenham's Son Heung-min both scored twice as South Korea trounced Singapore 7-0 on Thursday to seal their passage into the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Failed South Korea hunt for Klinsmann successor unmasks deeper issues
AFP · 5 months ago
South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.
South Korea's Son Jun-ho joins fifth-tier side after China release
AFP · 6 months ago
South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho has joined an amateur fifth-tier club on his comeback from 10 months'
Son scores as South Korea beat Thailand 3-0 in World Cup qualifying
AFP · 7 months ago
Son Heung-min scored as South Korea eased to a 3-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday, taking them closer to the next round of World Cup qualification in Asia.
Son scores but Thailand hold South Korea in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 7 months ago
Son Heung-min scored but South Korea were held 1-1 at home by Thailand in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday in their first match since the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Lee Kang-in named in South Korea squad following Son bust-up
AFP · 8 months ago
Lee Kang-in was named in South Korea's squad on Monday for World Cup qualifiers this month despite a bust-up with skipper Son Heung-min at the Asian Cup.
New US women's coach Hayes to debut against South Korea
AFP · 8 months ago
Emma Hayes will make her competitive debut as coach of the US women's national team in June when the Americans play host to South Korea, US Soccer announced on Tuesday.
South Korea name Hwang as interim coach to succeed Klinsmann
AFP · 8 months ago
South Korea have appointed Hwang Sun-hong as interim coach to succeed Jurgen Klinsmann, who was sacked following their Asian Cup semi-final exit and revelations about a bust-up between star players.
Son apologises for bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee
AFP · 8 months ago
Son Heung-min apologised on Wednesday for his role in a bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee Kang-in at the Asian Cup and urged fans to forgive the Paris Saint-Germain player.
Klinsmann sacked as South Korea coach after 12 months in charge
AFP · 8 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann was sacked as South Korea coach on Friday following defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup and revelations about a bust-up between star players.
Klinsmann hails 'incredible journey' as South Korea axe set to fall
AFP · 8 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann said on Friday it had been "an incredible journey" and thanked his players, with the German facing the sack as South Korea coach after just under a year in charge.
Klinsmann faces sack by South Korea after Asian Cup semi-final exit
AFP · 8 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann looks set to be fired as coach after top South Korean football officials said Thursday that "a change of leadership is necessary"
Son will 'definitely' keep playing for South Korea, Klinsmann says
AFP · 9 months ago
Son Heung-min will "definitely" continue playing for South Korea, underfire coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Thursday, after the skipper suggested he could end his international career following their Asian Cup exit.
Former Manchester Utd star Lingard joins South Korea's FC Seoul
AFP · 9 months ago
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard said he wanted to "enjoy playing football again"
Knives out for Klinsmann after South Korea's 'shameful' Asian Cup exit
AFP · 9 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann's position as South Korea coach came under intense pressure on Wednesday after what local media called a "shameful"