South Korea football star released after year-long detention in China
9 months, 2 weeks 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 been released and returned home after being detained and investigated in China for nearly a year over bribery allegations, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said. South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, citing anonymous sources, reported that Son returned Monday afternoon. Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post reported last year that the bribery allegations concerned suspected match-fixing involving the team’s coach, Hao Wei. Son, 31, played seven seasons with South Korea’s Pohang Steelers and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors before joining Shandong Taishan in 2021 on a four-year contract.

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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
2 months, 4 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 …

Son tells South Korean football bosses not to rush coach search
7 months 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 …

China releases South Korean soccer star after a nearly 1-year detention over bribery suspicions
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Son reveals considering retirement from international football after Asian with South Korea
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

South Korea suspends striker Hwang Ui-jo over sex video investigation
1 year, 1 month 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 Heung-min responds to injury scare after South Korea win
1 year, 1 month 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, 7 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: Son able to play in S. Korea’s opener against Uruguay after injury, confirms Bento
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Son declares himself fit for World Cup after eye socket fracture
2 years, 2 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, 2 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 …

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