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The Korea Football Association (KFA) has apologized after a media report alleged that it provided 'sexual services' to foreign referees during visits for international matches in 2011 and 2012. The KFA denied any current misconduct but acknowledged the reports and expressed regret. The apology comes amid ongoing scrutiny, including a police investigation into the hiring of national coach Hong Myung-bo.
A recent report accuses the Korea Football Association of providing sexual favors to referees, causing a stir across Asian football and prompting public fury in South Korea. The KFA remains silent, and no official investigation has been announced yet.
Seoul police have raided the Korea Football Association headquarters over the controversial appointment of coach Hong Myung-bo, probing potential obstruction of business. The raid follows South Korea's early World Cup exit and earlier findings that the KFA breached its own rules in the hiring process.
South Korean players are reportedly refusing to talk to domestic media outside official World Cup commitments after captain Son Heung-min was taunted by some reporters about his military service record. The dispute is said to have led to the resignation of a team communications staff member on Tuesday. The Korea Football Association has expressed regret over the inappropriate comments.
