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Hiddink Rings the Changes

Hiddink Rings the Changes

Guus Hiddink will unveil a new-look Turkey side in tomorrow's friendly against South Korea. 9 Feb 2011
Park Ends International Career

Park Ends International Career

South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung has retired from international football, boss Cho Kwang-rae has confirmed. 29 Jan 2011
Korea Clinch Third Place

Korea Clinch Third Place

JI Dong-won's double sealed South Korea's place at the 2015 Asian Cup with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan at Al Sadd Stadium on Friday evening. 29 Jan 2011
South Korea In Good Hands - Coach

South Korea In Good Hands - Coach

Boss Cho Kwang-rae believes South Korean football has a bright future after seeing his side finish their campaign undefeated following a 3-2 victory over Uzbekistan that clinched their place at the 2015 Asian Cup. 29 Jan 2011
Preview: South Korea v Uzbekistan

Preview: South Korea v Uzbekistan

South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae is wary of a wounded Uzbekistan when the two sides clash in the Asian Cup third-place play-off at Al Sadd Stadium. 28 Jan 2011
Racism Chief Questions Ki's Monkey Excuse

Racism Chief Questions Ki's Monkey Excuse

Ki Sung-yeung was attempting to deflect the heat from himself by claiming he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with his controversial Asian Cup goal celebration, an expert on racism in football has said. 28 Jan 2011
AFC Satisfied Over Ki's Monkey Celebration

AFC Satisfied Over Ki's Monkey Celebration

The Asian Football Confederation confirmed they will take no action over Ki Sung-yeung's perceived racist celebration following his goal against Japan in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final, with the South Korean claiming his intention was in fact to highlight abuse in Scottish football. 28 Jan 2011
Japan Penalties Kill Off Korea

Japan Penalties Kill Off Korea

Japan booked their place in the Asian Cup final by beating rivals South Korea 3-0 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 encounter at Al Gharafa Stadium today. 26 Jan 2011
Preview: Japan v South Korea

Preview: Japan v South Korea

PARK Ji-sung will make his 100th appearance for South Korea against Japan tomorrow and coach Cho Kwang-rae is eager to mark such a milestone with a victory that will send the Blue Samurai through to the final of the Asian Cup. 25 Jan 2011
Japan Skipper Eyes Move to England

Japan Skipper Eyes Move to England

JAPAN captain and Wolfsburg midfielder Makoto Hasebe has expressed his desire to one day play in the Barclays Premier League. 25 Jan 2011
Koreans Clinch Semi-Final Spot

Koreans Clinch Semi-Final Spot

AN EXTRA-TIME goal from substitute Yoon Bit-garam sent South Korea through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup at the expense of Iran at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 23 Jan 2011
Midfield Control Crucial - Cho

Midfield Control Crucial - Cho

South Korea boss Cho Kwang-rae felt winning the midfield battle was the key to today's 1-0 extra-time victory over Iran, which sent the Taeguk Warriors through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. 23 Jan 2011
Korea Content With Iran Clash

Korea Content With Iran Clash

South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae is relishing the prospect of his side's Asian Cup quarter-final tie with Iran despite their profligacy in front of goal in the 4-1 win over India costing them top spot in Group C and an easier route to the last four. 19 Jan 2011
India Deny Korea Group Top Spot

India Deny Korea Group Top Spot

A BRACE from Ji Dong-won earned Korea Republic their place in the Asian Cup 2011 quarter-finals with a 4-1 win over India - but India's goal kept Korea behind Australia on the group ladder. 19 Jan 2011
Preview: Iraq v North Korea

Preview: Iraq v North Korea

Iraq coach Wolfgang Sidka warned his players to once again be prepared to battle right up to the final whistle as the defending champions look to secure the point they need against North Korea tomorrow to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 19 Jan 2011
Preview: South Korea v India

Preview: South Korea v India

SOUTH Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae expects Park Ji-sung to be fit for tomorrow's Asian Cup Group C encounter with India after the Manchester United midfielder recovered from a bout of toothache. 18 Jan 2011