Naegohyang's Asian Win: What Flag Row Means for Koreas
Naegohyang beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 to win Asian Women's Champions League, parading North Korea's flag in South Korea, securing FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
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Naegohyang beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 to win Asian Women's Champions League, parading North Korea's flag in South Korea, securing FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
Naegohyang FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 to win the Asian Women's CL and book a FIFA Champions Cup spot, ending North Korea's eight-year South Korea absence.
South Korea names 26-man squad for World Cup Group A, headlined by Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae, with Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan also included.
Ancelotti names Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad, blending flair with defensive steel reminiscent of 1994. Vinícius Jr. and Neymar anchor a collective.
Belgium includes 'out of shape' Lukaku, Croatia names 40-year-old Modric, and Zaha misses out for Ivory Coast as 14 nations announce their World Cup 2026
South Korea World Cup squad includes Son Heung-min for 4th tournament, Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and Jens Castrop, first foreign-born player at finals.
Holly McNamara scored twice as Melbourne City beat Wellington Phoenix 3-1 to equal Sydney FC's record of five A-League Women titles and seal a double.
Melbourne City win fifth A-League Women title with 3-1 grand final win over Wellington, as Holly McNamara brace sets up treble chase in Asian Champions League.
Son Heung-min to captain South Korea at his fourth World Cup in 2026, with stars Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in, and debutant Jens Castrop in the squad.
Dick Advocaat returns as Curaçao manager for 2026 World Cup qualifying after Fred Rutten's exit, with president denying friction was the cause.
Dick Advocaat, 78, returns as Curacao's coach after Fred Rutten's resignation, set to become oldest ever at a World Cup. Curacao debuts vs Germany on June 14.
Brighton scored two goals in first five minutes, including Jack Hinshelwood's 35-second opener, to beat relegated Wolves 3-0 and revive European push.
Brighton scored two goals in five minutes, including Jack Hinshelwood's fastest PL goal in 35 seconds, to beat relegated Wolves 3-0 and boost European
Flávio Abrão landed a Singapore multinational job after a tipsy phone interview at a party. Recruiters said his English under pressure sealed the deal over
Japan's U-17 women's team, the 'Little Nadeshiko,' completed a perfect group stage at the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup, scoring 21 goals without conceding. They now advance to the quarterfinals.
EA SPORTS FC becomes the official licensed product for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, promising an immersive digital experience for fans worldwide. The partnership aims to boost the tournament's global appeal and connect with a new generation of supporters.
The US and 18 nations, including Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia, announced a pact to not impose tariffs on e-commerce, effective May 8, following
Markets in China, Japan, and South Korea closed for local holidays, reducing trading volume in the region. This is not football-related.
Over 50,000 fans gathered at Mexico's National Palace to see BTS, who performed from the balcony after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum. The group's three Mexico City shows sold out instantly.
The Mexican Football Federation has issued a stark ultimatum to Liga MX players: attend a national team training camp or risk missing the home World Cup, forcing a dramatic choice between club and country.