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Mon, February 18, 2019 | 22:58

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Sensational Son enters European elite

South Korea may not have had the best times at the Asian Cup in January but it seems to have been forgotten at the moment as the nation basks in the exploits of Son Heung-min in England. On current form, he is the best player in the English Premier League and a delight to watch.Son didn't shine in the United Arab Emirates and as Korea exited the tournament at the quarterfinal...

Football | 2019-02-17 17:49

Son becoming indispensable for Spurs

Son Heung-min has every reason to be constantly smiling, and Tottenham has many reasons to be thankful.

Football | 2019-02-14 18:12

Coach Kim not to call up prospects in Europe

South Korea's U-22 football team head coach Kim Hak-bum said Tuesday he will not call up prospects in Europe for the preliminary round of the Olympic qualifying tournament next month.

Football | 2019-02-12 16:51

Son Heung-min scores for 3rd straight game

Christian Eriksen created the opener before scoring himself as Tottenham beat Leicester 3-1 on Sunday, putting the north London club five points behind front-runners Manchester City and Liverpool.

Football | 2019-02-11 15:56

It's time for another Southeast Asian star in Korea

Incheon has often been the gateway to Korea and it was through the port city just west of Seoul that the game of soccer was introduced by British sailors in 1882.Incheon United came into existence in 2004 and has often been open to doing something different. The club looked to Turkey to bring in well-known international Alpay Ozalan in what was a very big deal, though he did ...

Football | 2019-02-10 16:28

Former football rising star seeks next Lee Kang-in

It is a thrilling era for Korean football fans as they watch young footballers, such as Lee Seung-woo, Paik Seung-ho and Lee Kang-in, finding their place in big European clubs such as FC Barcelona and Valencia CF. The former two were traded to Hellas Verona and Girona FC, respectively, but it's something new for fans to watch Korean players starting their careers as teenagers...

Football | 2019-02-07 21:48

Qatar Asian Cup victory to 'deepen' Gulf tensions

Qatar's remarkable Asian Cup victory may have been a sporting triumph which sparked wild celebrations in Doha but it is almost certain to come at a political price, analysts say.

Football | 2019-02-07 17:53

League Two Newport land clash with Man City

Fourth-tier Newport County will take on Premier League champions Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup after shocking Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough 2-0 on Tuesday.

Football | 2019-02-06 17:41

Korean Air to sponsor Vietnam's Korean football leader

Korean Air Lines Co. said Monday it will sponsor flight tickets for the Vietnam national football team head coach, Park Hang-seo, as part of its promotional efforts.

Football | 2019-02-04 13:36

Korea left to ponder as Qatar takes on Japan in Asian crown

South Korea's players have left the 2019 Asian Cup and the United Arab Emirates to spread around the world. Son Heung-min is back in training with Tottenham Hotspur, defender Kim Min-jae has signed for Beijing Guoan and the domestic-based players are joining training camps all around Asia and elsewhere ahead of the new season. One wonders if they will be watching the final.

Football | 2019-01-31 19:09

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