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[World Cup] Much-maligned player gets last laugh in win

KAZAN, Russia -- South Korean defender/midfielder Jang Hyun-soo knew he'd hit rock bottom, but he still tried to look on the bright side. The only way for him to go, after all, was up. After dismal...

Jun 28, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] S. Korean coach's future uncertain despite win over Germany

KAZAN, Russia -- South Korea football coach Shin Tae-yong's future is still under a cloud of uncertainty even after the national football team's historic win over Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup o...

Jun 28, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] Son Heung-min's 2nd tournament experience ends in tears, but with different meaning

KAZAN, Russia -- Son Heung-min wept again at the FIFA World Cup, but this time for a different reason. Son, wearing the captain's armband, scored South Korea's second goal in the Taeguk Warriors' st...

Jun 28, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] Defender transforms himself from ugly duckling to hero through Russia 2018

KAZAN, Russia -- Before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, South Korean defender Kim Young-gwon was one of those players who seemed to have more haters than fans. Now that ugly duckling has changed into a swa...

Jun 28, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] S. Korean keeper remains humble after blanking Germany

KAZAN, Russia -- South Korea did the nearly unthinkable at the FIFA World Cup here on Wednesday, blanking defending champions Germany 2-0 to close out Group F action behind yet another stellar perfor...

Jun 28, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] S. Korea avoid dishonorable records with win over Germany

KAZAN, Russia -- South Korea avoided dishonorable records in their football history with their historic win over Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. South Korea blanked defending champi...

Jun 28, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] S. Korea stun Germany on way out of World Cup

KAZAN, Russia -- South Korea stunned Germany 2-0 while being eliminated in the group stage at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, bringing the defending champions down with them. South Korea needed to ...

Jun 28, 2018
Soccer
[Trending] Can South Korea pull off ‘miracle’ against Germany in World Cup?

With two losses and key players injured, South Korean fans have mixed feelings about the decisive game against Germany slated for Wednesday 11 p.m. “Our third or last opponent #Germany. Our only ans...

Jun 27, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] Kim Jong-un, Putin lookalikes stun soccer spectators

Just as Uruguay and Russia were about to face off for the Group A teams’ third match, the crowd went wild, as it appeared North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had made a sudden appearance at Samara Arena,...

Jun 27, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] Can Son Heung-min earn pass on military service?

Online soccer platform Onefootball said Tuesday that there had been hopes for South Korean soccer players to be exempted from military service should they advance to the quarterfinals or further at t...

Jun 27, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] Son Heung-min honored to face Germany, still wants to win

KAZAN, Russia -- South Korea's attacking ace Son Heung-min said Tuesday he feels honored to face the defending champions Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup but will try to collect a good result for h...

Jun 27, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] S. Korea coach says team ready to beat odds vs. Germany

KAZAN, Russia -- South Korea football coach Shin Tae-yong said Tuesday his side will try to beat the odds against Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, though he knows it's not an easy task. South Kor...

Jun 27, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] Preparing for a miracle, S. Korea polish up tactics for match vs. Germany

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia -- Trying to make a miracle, S. Korea on Monday conducted their tactical training for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Germany behind closed doors. South Korea...

Jun 26, 2018
Soccer
[Trending] Why BJ Gamst’s World Cup coverage is wildly popular?

During every World Cup season, the broadcasting stations in Korea compete to feature the best commentators during live broadcasts. The list of top commentators includes former national team football ...

Jun 25, 2018
Soccer
[World Cup] In bid to reach knockout stage, S. Korea also trying to make history

Even after losing their first two matches at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, South Korea are somehow still alive in the tournament, with a chance to book a knockout spot by beating Germany in its Group...

Jun 25, 2018
Soccer

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