Tottenham's Son Heung-min named top Premier Leaguer for April

Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean star Son Heung-min was named the Premier League's Player of the Month for the second time this season after claiming the April award on Friday.The English Premier League announced on its website that Son beat out his teammates Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen, Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard, Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero and Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke to win the accolade, which was based on votes fro

May 12, 2017

Malaysia considering NK travel warning before Asian Cup preliminary

Malaysia, which has been at serious diplomatic odds over the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half brother Kim Jong-nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport early this year, is studying the issuance of a North Korea travel warning in order to change the venue of its upcoming Asian Cup preliminary against the North from Pyongyang to a neutral area, a US broadcaster said Friday. The Malaysian government will notify the Football Association of Malaysia of its decision on the trav

May 12, 2017

Korean football league to adopt video review earlier than scheduled

South Korea's professional football league will introduce a video review system earlier than scheduled following a series of missed calls by referees, officials said Wednesday.The K League, the operator of pro football competitions, originally planned to adopt the video assistant referees system for the first division K League Classic on July 22, but it decided to implement the system three weeks ahead of schedule. (Yonhap)"Since the controversy regarding missed calls has worsened, we decided to

May 10, 2017

Int'l football chief congratulates Korean official on earning FIFA position

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday congratulated South Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu on earning a position at the global football body.Chung, head of the Korea Football Association, was elected by acclamation to the FIFA Council on Monday at the Asian Football Confederation Congress in Manama, Bahrain. He will serve a two-year term through 2019. This image, provided by the Korea Football Association on May 9, 2017, shows the congratulatory letter sent by FIFA President Gianni Infa

May 9, 2017

Past heroes to attend opening ceremony for FIFA U-20 World Cup

Host South Korea will bring back heroes of the past for the opening ceremony of the FIFA U-20 World Cup later this month, organizers said Tuesday.The top youth football competition will kick off on May 20 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, some 240 kilometers south of Seoul. Jeonju is one of six hosting cities of the 24-nation tournament that wraps up on June 11.Members of the South Korean men's under-20 football team pose for photos at the National Football Center in

May 9, 2017

Korean football chief earns FIFA Council seat

South Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu has won a seat on FIFA's main decision-making body.Chung, who leads the Korea Football Association, was elected by acclamation to a FIFA Council membership along with Mariano Araneta of the Philippines and Zhang Jian of China at the Asian Football Confederation Congress in Manama, Bahrain, on Monday. They were each given a two-year term that ends in 2019. Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu speaks during a draw ceremony for the FIFA U-20

May 9, 2017

Korea beat Saudi Arabia in U-20 World Cup tune-up

PAJU -- The South Korean under-20 national football team beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 on Monday in a practice match for an upcoming FIFA competition at home.FC Barcelona B midfielder Paik Seung-ho scored a goal and set up another in an unofficial match at the National Football Center in Paju, north of Seoul, where the South Korean players have been training for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The players on the South Korean under-20 national football team train at the National Football Center in Paju, Gyeongg

May 8, 2017

Two Korean football clubs hunting ACL knockout berths

Two South Korean clubs will try to claim knockout berths in the top Asian club football tournament this week by winning their last respective group matches.Suwon Samsung Bluewings and Jeju United will aim to grab the round of 16 spots in the Asian Football Confederation Champions League on Tuesday. Two other K League Classic clubs -- FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai -- will play their final matches on Wednesday, but they are already out of the contention for the knockout stage.The players of the Suwon

May 8, 2017

Seoul satellite city trying to land pro football club at new stadium

A satellite city of Seoul is trying to land a professional football club at a brand new stadium scheduled to open this fall, its officials said Saturday.Yongin, located some 50 kilometers south of the capital in Gyeonggi Province, is building a 37,000-seat multi-purpose stadium as part of its new municipal sports park, set for completion in November. (Yonhap)And according to city officials, Mayor Jung Chan-min recently ordered his staff to look into the feasibility of hosting a pro football team

May 7, 2017

Asian club football champs looking to regain control of domestic league

South Korean football powerhouse Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors will try to regain control of the domestic league this weekend with a rebound from stunning defeats.Jeonbuk have been one of the elite clubs in the top-tier K League Classic in recent years. Led by head coach Choi Kang-hee, they won back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015.Jeonbuk could have completed a three-peat last year, but they ended up second after suffering a nine-point deduction from the league over a bribery scandal. In 2016, however,

May 4, 2017

Valencia's Korean football prospect has big hopes for nat'l team

South Korean football prospect Lee Kang-in, who plays for Spanish side Valencia CF Juvenil B, said Tuesday he wants to become a player who can lead the national team in the future.Lee is one of 26 players selected for the under-18 national football team's training in May. This is the first time the 16-year-old midfielder has been picked to represent his country. He is also the youngest player on the squad called up by head coach Chung Jung-yong.(Yonhap)"I'm really happy because I'm here to play

May 2, 2017

Korean coach asks players to sacrifice for team at U-20 World Cup

South Korean head coach Shin Tae-yong said Monday that sacrifice is the key to the under-20 men's national football team at the upcoming FIFA competition at home. South Korea will host the FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11 in six local cities. The young Taeguk Warriors are paired with Argentina, England and Guinea in Group A at the 24-team FIFA tournament.  South Korean under-20 men's national football team head coach Shin Tae-yong speaks to reporters at the National Football Center in

May 1, 2017

Korean footballers determined to deliver solid performance at U-20 World Cup

South Korean footballers said Monday they are determined to deliver a solid performance at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup at home. South Korea will host the U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11 in six cities. The young Taeguk Warriors are in Group A with Argentina, England and Guinea at the 24-team FIFA competition. The South Korean national under-20 football team players and coaching staff pose for a group photo at the National Football Center in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, on May 1, 2017. (Yon

May 1, 2017

Son Heung-min eyes Korean scoring record in Europe

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min will try to set a single-season scoring record by a South Korean in Europe when his club hosts Arsenal.Son has so far scored 19 goals in all competitions this season, matching Cha Bum-kun's tally with the German side Bayer Leverkusen in the 1985-86 season. Son will surpass Cha with a goal against Arsenal in the English Premier League showdown at White Hart Lane in London at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, or 12:30 a.m. Monday in Seoul. Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heun

April 30, 2017

Host Korea confirms roster for FIFA U-20 World Cup

Host South Korea unveiled its final roster for the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Friday.The Korea Football Association said two FC Barcelona prospects, Paik Seung-ho and Lee Seung-woo, will headline the 21-man roster for head coach Shin Tae-yong. The FIFA competition will be staged in six local cities from May 20 to June 11. South Korean national under-20 football team players conduct warm up exercise ahead of their friendly match against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, No

April 28, 2017

Cha Du-ri steps down as nat‘l football team scout

Former South Korean international football player Cha Du-ri has stepped down as the advance scout for the men's national football team, the sport's national federation said Friday.The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Cha expressed his intention to resign a month ago after South Korea suffered a 1-0 loss to China and collected a 1-0 nail-biting win over Syria at home in the final Asian qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In this file photo, taken on March 28, 2017, Cha Du-ri (left)

April 28, 2017

Coach of Asian club football champs gives advice to Korean U-20 team

JEONJU -- After schooling the South Korean national under-20 football team in a friendly, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head coach Choi Kang-hee was not afraid to give advice to young players who have been gearing up for the upcoming FIFA competition at home.Jeonbuk, the winners of the 2016 Asian Football Confederation Champions League, were too strong for the U-20 team as they easily snatched a 3-0 victory on Wednesday in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. The tune-up match was designed to raise the compe

April 27, 2017

Korean U-20 team loses to defending Asian club football champs in friendly

The South Korean national under-20 football team lost to the defending Asian club football champions 3-0 on Wednesday in a friendly match ahead of an upcoming FIFA competition at home.South Korea, led by head coach Shin Tae-yong, were schooled by Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in their tune-up match for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. The country will host the U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11 in six cities. South Korean under-20 national te

April 26, 2017

Venues for Korean U-20 football team friendlies confirmed

The venues for South Korea's upcoming friendly matches against Uruguay and Senegal ahead of the U-20 World Cup next month have been confirmed, the national football governing body said Tuesday. The Korea Football Association said South Korea's U-20 team will face Uruguay at Cheongju Stadium in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on May 11. This will be the first time since 2007 that Cheongju, located some 140 kilometers south of Seoul, hosts a national team match.South Korea will then take on

April 25, 2017

Park Ji-sung selected for Michael Carrick's testimonial match

South Korean football icon Park Ji-sung is set to return to Old Trafford after receiving a call-up to play in a testimonial match for a former Manchester United teammate.Michael Carrick on Tuesday (Korean time) posted on his Twitter and Facebook page that Park will take part in his testimonial match, which will feature former and current star players in European football. The testimonial on June 4 will see Manchester United 2008 XI taking on the Michael Carrick All-Stars.In this file photo taken

April 25, 2017