by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Five-term FIFA president Sepp Blatter was set to announce a special election for his replacement to be held in February of next […]
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South Korea’s Kang Soo-il Fails Doping Test, Blames Mustache-Growing Cream
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com We’ve heard athletes give strange reasons for failing doping tests before, but South Korean soccer player Kang Soo-il’s explanation has to be the […]
South Korea’s Chung Mong-Joon Considering FIFA Presidential Bid
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Former FIFA Vice President Chung Mong-joon said on Wednesday that he will “carefully consider” running for FIFA presidency, following Sepp Blatter’s unexpected […]
France Chosen Over South Korea to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com FIFA announced earlier today that France will host the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup instead […]
Korean Soccer Chief to Run for FIFA Executive Committee
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com Korea Football Association (KFA) president Chung Mong-gyu has declared his candidacy for a seat on the FIFA Exeuctive Committee, making him eligible to become […]
5 Reasons Why Team Korea Must Win the Asian Cup Final
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com After reaching the Asian Cup final for the first time in 27 years, South Korea’s national soccer team will now take on host […]
Japan Soccer Coach Wants To “Take Asian Games Away From Korea On Their Own Turf”
by STEVE HAN South Korean under-23 men’s soccer team is vying for a gold medal at the Asian Games for the first time in 28 years, but it will […]