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Koreas formally express interest in co-hosting 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA announced Tuesday that South Korea and North Korea have formally expressed their interest in co-hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup. In a press release, FIFA said it has received a record nine e...

Mar 19, 2019
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S. Korean women's football team to face Iceland, Sweden in World Cup tuneup matches

South Korea will play against Iceland and Sweden to prepare for the FIFA Women's World Cup, the national football governing body said Thursday. The Korea Football Association said the women's footba...

Mar 14, 2019
Soccer
Gyeongnam FC held to 2-2 draw by Shandong in ACL debut

South Korea’s Gyeongnam FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Chinese side Shandong Luneng in their Asian competition debut on Tuesday. Shandong’s Italian striker Graziano Pelle scored twice to deny Gyeongn...

Mar 5, 2019
Soccer
Ex-Premier Leaguers go head-to-head in their ACL debut

Two former English Premier League (EPL) stars went head-to-head in their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League debut here on Tuesday. Jordon Mutch of Gyeongnam FC and Marouane Fellaini...

Mar 5, 2019
Soccer
FC Seoul head coach vows to restore club's reputation in 2019

FC Seoul head coach Choi Yong-soo said Thursday his goal for the 2019 season is to restore his club's reputation. FC Seoul, six-time K League 1 champions, barely avoided relegation to the second div...

Feb 21, 2019
Soccer
Son Heung-min extends scoring streak to 4 matches

The South Korean "Son" is still shining brightly over London. Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min netted the opening goal in the team's 3-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the round...

Feb 14, 2019
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Tottenham's Son Heung-min on fire after Asian Cup

Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean forward Son Heung-min has extended his scoring streak to three matches in the English Premier League since returning from his international duty. Son sealed Tottenha...

Feb 11, 2019
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S. Korea soar in FIFA rankings despite early Asian Cup elimination

South Korea took a huge leap in the latest FIFA rankings released Thursday, despite their early elimination from a recent continental competition. South Korea jumped 15 spots to tie for 38th place w...

Feb 7, 2019
Soccer
S. Korea football coach tasked with filling void of veteran midfielders

South Korea national football team head coach Paulo Bento has many things to deal with after a disappointing elimination at the 2019 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup, but one specific task will...

Feb 4, 2019
Soccer
Ki Sung-yueng announces retirement from S. Korean nat'l football team

South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yueng on Wednesday announced his retirement from international football, ending his 11-year career with the national team. (Yonhap) In a letter sent to the Korea Foo...

Jan 30, 2019
Soccer
Vietnam's Korean football coach says his side had lucky run at Asian Cup

Vietnam national football team head coach Park Hang-seo said Tuesday his side had a lucky run at the continental tournament in the United Arab Emirates. Park returned to his homeland South Korea for...

Jan 29, 2019
Soccer
[Asian Cup] Son Heung-min admits to running on fumes in loss

Son Heung-min was supposed to be South Korea's savior, but the usually reliable attacking ace couldn't come to the rescue on Friday, as South Korea bowed out of the quarterfinals at the Asian Footbal...

Jan 26, 2019
Soccer
[Asian Cup] S. Korea fall to Qatar in quarterfinals

ABU DHABI -- South Korea crashed out of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup in the quarterfinals on Friday with a 1-0 loss to Qatar. Abdelaziz Hatim's goal in the 78th minute was all Qa...

Jan 26, 2019
Soccer
Korea advance to quarterfinals with win over Bahrain

South Korea reached the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over Bahrain in extra time. Fullback Kim Jin-su headed in the winner 17 minutes in...

Jan 23, 2019
Soccer
Injured midfielder returns to full practice for S. Korea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- South Korea finally received some good news on the injury front at the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup on Friday, with the return of a key midfielder to practice...

Jan 18, 2019
Soccer

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