SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — China has informed the top international and Asian football bodies of its recent decision to ban South Korean player Son Jun-ho for life over match-fixing charges, the sport’s national football body in Seoul said Thursday. An official for the Korea Football Association (KFA) said the Chinese Football Association (CFA) [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In a heartwarming moment caught on camera, South Korean soccer captain Son Heung-min rushed toward the “Inside Cam” of the Korea Football Association’s YouTube channel after scoring during Sunday’s World Cup qualifying match against Thailand in Bangkok. With a beaming smile, Son exclaimed “Welcome back Jun-ho!” – a celebratory tribute [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean football player Son Jun-ho returned home Monday after being detained in China for around 10 months, authorities here said. Son, a national team veteran who plays for Shandong Taishan in the Chinese Super League, had been held in Liaoning province since last May on alleged bribery charges. The Korea [...]