[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 his national team.South Korea will take on defending champions Germany in their final group stage match at Kazan Arena in Kazan, some 800 kilometers east of Moscow, on Wednesday.South Korea sit in last place in Group F with two losses, but they're still in contention for the round of 16. If they beat

SoccerJune 27, 2018

[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 Korea will take on defending champions Germany in their final group stage match at Kazan Arena in Kazan, some 800 kilometers east of Moscow, on Wednesday.South Korea sit in last place in Group F with two losses, but they're still in contention for the round of 16. If they beat Germany, and Sweden lose to

SoccerJune 27, 2018

[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 will face Germany at Kazan Arena in Kazan on Wednesday for their last match in Group F. Although chances appear to be slim, South Korea can still advance to the round of 16 even though they have dropped their last two matches.If they beat Germany and Sweden lose to Mexico, then the three teams excludi

SoccerJune 26, 2018

S. Korea looking for miracle in match vs. Germany

South Korea will strive to make a miracle in their final group stage match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup when they face the defending champions this week.South Korea will close out their group stage campaign with Germany at Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday. In a clear "David versus Goliath" match, South Korea will try to upset the title holders Germany and hopefully earn a ticket to the round of 16.So far, none of the teams in Group F have sealed a knockout berth. From group leaders Mexic

More SportsJune 25, 2018

[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 players, coaches, announcers and analysts. This year, SBS got legendary football star Park Ji-sung as one of their commentators and KBS got former national team player Lee Young-pyo. MBC, however, added an exceptional figure on its commentator list, a top streamer “Gamst.” The TV network company expl

SoccerJune 25, 2018

[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 F finale.In Group F, Mexico are the leaders with six points, and Germany and Sweden each have three points, followed by South Korea with zero.But if South Korea beat Germany by at least two goals and Mexico defeat Sweden on Wednesday -- when both matches will be held simultaneously -- then South Kor

SoccerJune 25, 2018

Koreas to hold 4 basketball games in Pyongyang in July: sports ministry

The Koreas will hold four basketball matches in Pyongyang over two days next week as part of an earlier agreement, the South's sports ministry said Monday.Hwang Seong-un, spokesman for the ministry, told a press briefing that the Koreas will face each other in exhibition games and will also swap players for mixed competitions on July 4 and 5 in the North Korean capital.The two sides reached an agreement on the basketball games and other sporting exchanges on June 18. (Yonhap)Hwang added the game

More SportsJune 25, 2018

Rangers' Choo Shin-soo reaches twice to extend on-base

Texas Rangers' South Korean outfielder Choo Shin-soo has extended his on-base streak to 37 games.Batting leadoff and playing left field, Choo went 1-for-3 with a walk in the Rangers' 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday (local time).Choo has been on base in every game since May 13. It's the longest active streak in Major League Baseball (MLB) and also the longest of Choo's career. (Yonhap)During his current streak, Choo is batting .326 (45-for-138)

BaseballJune 25, 2018

[World Cup] After painful defeat to Mexico, S. Korea conduct post-match training in rain

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia -- South Korea conducted a post-match training session in the rain on Sunday as they focused on recovery of the players' fitness ahead of their final group stage match against Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.South Korea's 23-man squad returned to their base camp in Saint Petersburg hours after they suffered a 2-1 loss to Mexico at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Saturday. For Sunday's training at Spartak Stadium in Lomonosov, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, So

SoccerJune 25, 2018

[World Cup] In desperation, S. Korean football coach vows to give all in match vs. Germany

South Korea football coach Shin Tae-yong said Sunday his side will give their all-out efforts to collect a win over Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, although it's not going to be an easy mission.South Korea are last in Group F with two losses, but if they beat Germany and Sweden lose to Mexico, the Taeguk Warriors may advance to the round of 16 with Mexico. Germany and Sweden both have one win and one loss apiece, while Mexico are the leaders with two wins. Although chances are slim, Shin sai

SoccerJune 25, 2018

[World Cup] S. Korean captain to miss Germany match with calf injury

South Korea on Sunday confirmed that their captain Ki Sung-yueng will not be able to play in their final group stage match against Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup due to injury.South Korea are scheduled to face defending champions Germany in their last Group F match at Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday. A national team official, however, said Ki, South Korea's midfield control tower, will miss the match with a calf injury. "A medical inspection at a hospital showed that Ki damaged hi

SoccerJune 25, 2018

[World Cup] S. Korea to express regret over refereeing in match

The Korea Football Association said Sunday it will soon send a letter to FIFA to express its regret over a referee's decisions in South Korea's 2-1 loss to Mexico at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. A KFA official claimed that referee Milorad Mazic missed a call before Mexico scored their second goal in their Group F match at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on Saturday."Regarding plays related with Mexico's second goal, we watched the video this morning and concluded that there was a foul on Ki S

SoccerJune 25, 2018

[Trending] ‘Korea hasn’t scored a goal. Son Heung-min has’

Ecstatic screams broke out among Korean World Cup fans Saturday night when Son Heung-min fired a projectile shoot that cut through eight defending players and flew in to the net, moments before the final whistle. 　South Korea lost 2-1 against Mexico, but Son’s stunning shoot and his subsequent sob of regret at losing the match became a trending topic on Twitter the next day.  Mexico had scored two goals and the second half was about to come to a close, when Son dealt a breakthrough shoot, the fi

SoccerJune 24, 2018

[World Cup] Korean soccer fans ruefully reminisce 2002 glory after 2nd straight loss in World Cup

Twitter in South Korea was inundated on Sunday with soccer fans ruefully commenting on the bygone glory of the 2002 World Cup, when the Korean national squad proudly made it to the semifinals. In this year’s Russia World Cup, Korea has already lost two games – one against Sweden and one against Mexico, with the outcome of its next game against Germany deciding if it will go to the next round.“Who in their right mind blows a vuvuzela at 2 a.m. for a goal? It’s not the 2002,” wrote a Twitter user,

SoccerJune 24, 2018

[Photo News] Raw display of emotion at World Cup cheer site

Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Saturday night, was painted red with the Red Devils cheering for the midnight match between South Korea and Mexico.With tightly clasped hands held high, fans watched the rollercoaster game.A giant sized Taeguekgi -- the Korean national flag -- created a wave above the crowd. Raw emotions were displayed without reservation.Grieving groans and joyous exclamations intersected between those supporting Team Korea and the Mexican players as Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez

SoccerJune 24, 2018

Rangers' Choo Shin-soo stretches on-base streak to career-high 36 games

The Texas Rangers' Choo Shin-soo has extended his on-base streak to a new career-high 36 games.Batting leadoff and playing left field, the South Korean outfielder kept his impressive run alive with a double in the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday (local time).He batted 1-for-4 with a walk for the day, as the Rangers beat the Twins 9-6 for their seventh straight victory. Choo Shin-soo of the Texas Rangers watches his ground rule doub

BaseballJune 24, 2018

[World Cup] S. Korean captain doubtful for next match after leaving loss on crutches

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- South Korea's World Cup hopes may just have been dealt another blow after a 2-1 loss to Mexico on Saturday, with their captain Ki Sung-yueng leaving the match on crutches with a leg injury.Ki, a long-time midfield stalwart who won his 104th cap on Saturday, suffered a left calf injury during the match at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don. He passed through the mixed zone on crutches without speaking to reporters. South Korean midfielder and captain Ki Sung-yueng controls the

SoccerJune 24, 2018

[World Cup] In tears, Son Heung-min vows to regroup for team's last group match

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- Son Heung-min became the first South Korean goal scorer at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday with his goal, but he wasn't a happy man in the end.Son showed tears after South Korea's 2-1 loss to Mexico in their second Group F match at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don. The Tottenham Hotspur attacker cut the deficit to one in the second-half stoppage time but couldn't save South Korea from their second straight loss in the tournament."Our players really did well, but it's sa

SoccerJune 24, 2018

[World Cup] S. Korean defender becoming fans' scapegoat for losses

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- With one mistake after another, South Korean defender Jang Hyun-soo has become a scapegoat for the team's woes at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.Jang, a center back who plays with FC Tokyo, gave up a penalty kick in South Korea's 2-1 loss to Mexico on Saturday in their second Group F match at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, after committing a handball foul in the box. The 26-year-old tried to stop Andres Guardado's cross, but unfortunately the ball hit his righ

SoccerJune 24, 2018

[World Cup] With Germany's win over Sweden, S. Korean knockout stage hopes still alive

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia -- Despite two losses, South Korea still have hopes of reaching the knockout stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup after Germany beat Sweden in their Group F match on Saturday.South Korea lost 2-1 to Mexico in their second match in Group F at Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don earlier in the day. The latest result gave South Korea their second loss in the tournament following their 1-0 defeat to Sweden in Nizhny Novgorod on Monday.Even with two straight defeats, South Korea are not m

SoccerJune 24, 2018