FIFA refuses to extend Chinese ban on 2022 World Cup player Son Jun-ho for alleged match-fixing
2 months ago

FIFA refuses to extend Chinese ban on 2022 World Cup player Son Jun-ho for alleged match-fixing

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The lifetime ban on former South Korean international Son Jun-ho, imposed in China last year after charges of match-fixing, has not been extended to the rest of the world, the Korea Football Association announced Friday. FIFA informed Korean soccer officials it had rejected the Chinese Football Association’s request that its punishment be universally applied on the former Korean league MVP who played in three games at the 2022 World Cup. “The path is now open for Son to sign with a team in South Korea’s K League or anywhere in the world other than China.” It is unusual for a player found guilty of match-fixing to be allowed to continue a career elsewhere, though FIFA’s rules allow for requests to be denied. FIFA disciplinary judges must agree to conditions in the global application, including that the banned player “has been cited properly” and “had the opportunity to state their case.” Son, the 2020 K League MVP, was accused of match-fixing by Chinese authorities while playing for four-time champion Shandong Taishan in May 2023.

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Lifetime ban imposed on Son Jun-ho in China won’t be extended to rest of the world
2 months ago

Lifetime ban imposed on Son Jun-ho in China won’t be extended to rest of the world

The Hindu  

The lifetime ban on former South Korean international Son Jun-ho, imposed in China last year after charges of match-fixing, has not been extended to the rest of the world, the Korea Football Association announced on Friday. “The path is now open for Son to sign with a team in South Korea’s K League or anywhere in the world other than …

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Son blames ‘mistakes’ after South Korea held by Palestine
4 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Son blames ‘mistakes’ after South Korea held by Palestine

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min said South Korea had itself to blame and could learn from “inspiring” opponent Palestine after being held 1-1 in World Cup qualifying. South Korea is still firmly on course for FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America but Tuesday’s stalemate in Jordan left skipper and talisman Son frustrated. “If we had converted all our chances into goals we …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1
4 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out. Victory left South Korea comfortably top of Group B with four wins and a draw after five matches and on course for the 2026 World Cup in North …

Tottenham star Son Heung-min's father fined £1,683 for violating child welfare law at his South Korean football training centre after being accused of 'beating a student with a corner flag for losing
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Tottenham star Son Heung-min's father fined £1,683 for violating child welfare law at his South Korean football training centre after being accused of 'beating a student with a corner flag for losing

Daily Mail  

He is the 62-year-old father of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min Football coach Son Woong-jung has been fined £1,683 by a court in South Korea Son Heung-min's father, Son Woong-jung, has been fined 3 million won for violating child welfare law. Son Woong-jung, pictured in 2018, has been fined £1,683 for violating child welfare law Son Woong-jung is the father …

Crackdown intensified on illegal activities in soccer
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Crackdown intensified on illegal activities in soccer

China Daily  

A press conference on campaign to address match-fixing, gambling and bribery in China's professional football leagues is held in Dalian, Liaoning province on Tuesday. Citing the latest findings of a nationwide investigation, the ministry announced that 128 suspects, including former Chinese international players and team officials, from 41 domestic clubs have been arrested on suspicion of gambling, match fixing and …

Crackdown intensified on illegal activities in soccer
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Crackdown intensified on illegal activities in soccer

China Daily  

A press conference on campaign to address match-fixing, gambling and bribery in China's professional football leagues is held in Dalian, Liaoning province on Tuesday. Citing the latest findings of a nationwide investigation, the ministry announced that 128 suspects, including former Chinese international players and team officials, from 41 domestic clubs have been arrested on suspicion of gambling, match fixing and …

China’s Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation

Associated Press  

DALIAN, China — China’s Football Association has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of corruption in the latest effort to weed out graft in the country’s notoriously underperforming team sport. The official Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday reported that Zhang Xiaopeng, a top police official, attended a news conference at Dalian to release details …

South Korean FA files complaint to FIFA after Como player’s alleged racist remark sparks outrage
8 months, 1 week ago

South Korean FA files complaint to FIFA after Como player’s alleged racist remark sparks outrage

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The Korean Football Association has filed an official complaint with FIFA over an alleged racist remark directed at Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan during a recent preseason match in Spain. “In an official letter sent to FIFA on July 18, the Korea Football Association expressed its grave concern over the racist abuse that Hwang Hee-chan suffered …

Son tells South Korean football bosses not to rush coach search
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Son tells South Korean football bosses not to rush coach search

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: Son Heung-min told South Korean football chiefs not to rush their search for a permanent coach as Jurgen Klinsmann lashed out over his sacking in February. Tottenham star Son scored twice as South Korea booked their place in the final round of World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a 7-0 thrashing away at Singapore. Under-23 coach Hwang Sun-hong was …

South Korea football star released after year-long detention in China
1 year ago

South Korea football star released after year-long detention in China

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Star South Korean football player Son Jun-ho has …

China releases South Korean soccer star after a nearly 1-year detention over bribery suspicions
1 year ago

China releases South Korean soccer star after a nearly 1-year detention over bribery suspicions

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — A star South Korean soccer player who was detained and investigated in China for nearly a year over bribery allegations has been released and returned home, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. Son Jun-ho, a former member of the South Korean national team who had played professionally in China, was detained by Chinese authorities at the Shanghai …

China releases South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho held in bribery case
1 year ago

China releases South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho held in bribery case

Al Jazeera  

Son has returned home after being held on the suspicion of accepting bribes while playing in the Chinese Super League. South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho, who was detained by Chinese authorities over bribery allegations, has been released and returned home, according to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Son “recently arrived in South Korea as his detention ended” …

Son reveals considering retirement from international football after Asian with South Korea
1 year ago

Son reveals considering retirement from international football after Asian with South Korea

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for the fans. “Playing for the national team is a promise between myself and the fans,” Son told reporters following Thursday’s disappointing 1-1 home draw with Thailand in a World Cup qualifier. READ | Son Heung-Min scores but Thailand holds …

Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup
1 year ago

Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup

New Indian Express  

HONG KONG, CHINA: Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a double-header that sees them travel to Pyongyang. Much has happened since South Korea were dumped out 2-0 by unfancied Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup, including the …

South Korea suspends striker Hwang Ui-jo over sex video investigation
1 year, 3 months ago

South Korea suspends striker Hwang Ui-jo over sex video investigation

The Hindu  

Striker Hwang Ui-jo has been suspended by South Korea seven weeks before the Asian Cup because of a police investigation into allegations he illegally filmed an ex-girlfriend. Hwang played for South Korea in two World Cup qualifiers this month, scoring a penalty against Singapore but the Korea Football Association on Tuesday suspended him pending the outcome of police investigations. “Football …

Son scores twice as South Korea outclasses China in World Cup qualifier
1 year, 4 months ago

Son scores twice as South Korea outclasses China in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace as South Korea made it two wins from two games in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 victory away in China on Tuesday. South Korea wrapped the game up in the dying minutes through a bullet header by Jung Seung-hyun - from a Son set-piece - and tops Group C with a perfect …

Son Heung-min responds to injury scare after South Korea win
1 year, 4 months ago

Son Heung-min responds to injury scare after South Korea win

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min issued an update …

Detained midfielder Son included in South Korea squad for International friendlies
1 year, 9 months ago

Detained midfielder Son included in South Korea squad for International friendlies

The Hindu  

South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann has included Son Jun-ho in his squad for this month’s friendly matches against Peru and El Salvador despite the midfielder’s ongoing detention in China in connection with a bribery case in Liaoning province. Son, who plays his club football for Chinese Super League side Shandong Taishan, was listed in the 23-man squad for the games, …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Son Heung-min Fit Enough to Play in South Korea's Opener, Confirms Coach
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Son Heung-min Fit Enough to Play in South Korea's Opener, Confirms Coach

News 18  

Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea’s opening World Cup match against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after facial surgery, coach Paulo Bento said. It remains to be seen to what extent the South Korean talisman features, with the Portuguese boss cautioning: “He knows and we know that after this injury we cannot take any …

FIFA World Cup: Son able to play in S. Korea’s opener against Uruguay after injury, confirms Bento
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Son able to play in S. Korea’s opener against Uruguay after injury, confirms Bento

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea’s World Cup opener against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after facial surgery, coach Paulo Bento said. The Spurs attacker and South Korean skipper had surgery earlier this month after suffering fractures around his left eye in a collision during a Champions League match. “Son can play and will …

FIFA World Cup: Son Heung-min included in South Korea's squad for Qatar 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Son Heung-min included in South Korea's squad for Qatar 2022

India Today  

Son Heung-min has been named in South Korea's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar despite suffering a fractured eye socket while playing for Tottenham Hotspur. South Korea will enter the World Cup hoping to reach the knockout stages for the first time since being eliminated in the Round of 16 by Uruguay in 2010. Son was …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Son Heung-min Declares Himself Fit After Eye Socket Fracture
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Son Heung-min Declares Himself Fit After Eye Socket Fracture

News 18  

South Korean star Son Heung-min allayed fears he could miss the World Cup on Wednesday as he told fans he “can’t wait to represent our beautiful country" in Qatar. The Tottenham forward had to have surgery on an eye socket fracture suffered in Spurs’ 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille last week. South Korea begin their World Cup campaign against …

Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture
2 years, 4 months ago

Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture

The Hindu  

South Korean star Son Heung-min allayed fears he could miss the World Cup on Wednesday as he told fans he “can’t wait to represent our beautiful country” in Qatar. The Tottenham forward had to have surgery on an eye socket fracture suffered in Spurs’ 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille last week. South Korea begins its World Cup campaign against …

South Korea star Son needs facial surgery ahead of World Cup
2 years, 4 months ago

South Korea star Son needs facial surgery ahead of World Cup

Associated Press  

LONDON — South Korea captain Son Heung-min will undergo surgery on a facial injury, jeopardizing his availability for the World Cup in Qatar. “Following surgery,” the team said, “Son will commence rehabilitation with our medical staff and we shall update supporters further in due course.” The injury, which is dominating the sports news in South Korea, is a blow to …

Asian Games 2018: Tottenham's Son Heung-min faces two-year compulsory military service unless South Korea win gold
6 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Tottenham's Son Heung-min faces two-year compulsory military service unless South Korea win gold

Firstpost  

Tottenham’s South Korean star Son Heung-min will have to give up his high-profile Premier League job to complete two years of military service if he is unable to win a gold medal with South Korea. Jakarta: Son Heung-min has lit up the World Cup and the Premier League but unnervingly it is the Asian Games in Indonesia that could make …

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