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[World Cup] France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia 4-2

Jul 16, 2018

MOSCOW - With Vladimir Putin watching from the stands, France won its second World Cup title in a match that was interrupted by an on-field protest during the second half that Russian punk band Pussy...
[World Cup] As World Cup ends, Russia's stadiums face uncertain future

Jul 15, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin knows the legacy of his World Cup will be judged partly by the fate of the stadiums after the tournament and he is determined they are put to good use. Russia has sp...
[World Cup] England’s Kane misses out on golden shot at World Cup title

Jul 13, 2018

MOSCOW -- Harry Kane will likely come home from the World Cup with the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer and a burnished reputation as a feared forward. Had Kane added to his six goals in R...
[Graphic News] Ronaldo joins Juventus for 100m euros

Jul 12, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Italian champions Juventus from Real Madrid for 100 million euros ($117.34 million). The 33-year-old striker secured a second entry in the world’s top 10 largest trans...
Croatia tops England in extra time, will meet France in Final

Jul 12, 2018

MOSCOW -- Croatia’s legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominat...
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo to visit S. Korea

Jul 10, 2018

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo will visit Korea for the first time 11 years, officials here said Tuesday. Korea Tech, a local beauty and home appliance seller, said Ronaldo will visit Korea on July...
Korean football chief apologizes for nat'l team's performance at 2018 World Cup

Jul 5, 2018

South Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu on Thursday apologized for the men's national team's performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, saying they need to improve their techniques. South Korea fail...
S. Korea denies reports of contacting Scolari for nat'l football

Jul 4, 2018

South Korea's football governing body on Wednesday denied media reports that it had contacted a World Cup-winning coach regarding its national team coaching job. The Korea Football Association said ...
Belgium beats Japan 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Jul 3, 2018

Jan Vertonghen started Belgium's comeback with a wild, looping header and Nacer Chadli capped it by finishing off a 10-second, end-to-end attack in the final moments. It added up to a 3-2 victory ov...
[Trending] Jo Hyun-woo, Ki Sung-yueng rise as sweetest husbands

Jul 2, 2018

World Cup fever may have cooled down in South Korea, but national team hero Jo Hyun-woo and captain Ki Sung-yueng have come under the spotlight with their exceptional love for their family members go...
After World Cup exit, S. Korean football shifts focus to Asian Games

Jul 2, 2018

After suffering a group stage exit at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Korea are set to shift their focus to the Asian Games, with all eyes on the possible selection of Son Heung-min. Korea's World Cup squa...
[World Cup] S. Korean goalkeeper hoping for stint in Europe after star turn in Russia

Jun 29, 2018

INCHEON -- After enjoying a star turn at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, South Korean goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo is hoping to get calls from some European clubs. When South Korea opened Group F play agai...
[World Cup] Son Heung-min says S. Korea 'won't be drunk with success' after beating Germany

Jun 29, 2018

South Korea shocked the football world by defeating Germany 2-0 at the FIFA World Cup in Russia earlier this week, but Son Heung-min, South Korea's star forward, insisted on Friday he and the rest of...
[World Cup] S. Korean World Cup team returns to warm welcome after shock win vs. Germany

Jun 29, 2018

INCHEON -- The South Korean World Cup team returned home to a warm welcome on Friday, its two early losses long forgotten after a stunning win over Germany. South Korea shocked the football world by...
[World Cup] Fans cry out ‘Free Son Heung-min’

Jun 28, 2018

While Mexican soccer fans are celebrating Mexico’s advancement to the World Cup’s knockout stage, thousands of South Korean fans are more concerned about Son Heung-min’s now inevitable enlistment in ...