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Mon, August 15, 2022 | 19:49
[EXCLUSIVE] With tough love, Son Heung-min's father nurtures teen footballers
[EXCLUSIVE] With tough love, Son Heung-min's father nurtures teen footballers
CHUNCHEON - Keenly watching 11 young athletes dribbling on the pitch with his piercing eyes, Son Woong-jung, 60, the father of English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min, shouts, “Stay focused! Don't be distracted! Don't let the ball fall!” His thunder-like voice splits the air over the football field. The teenagers listen intently to what he says and...
Sports | 2022-07-19 08:21
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S.Korea up against Australia, Indonesia, Qatar in bid for 2023 Asian Cup
S.Korea up against Australia, Indonesia, Qatar in bid for 2023 Asian Cup
South Korea will battle three other countries in a race to host Asia's top football tournament in 2023. The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced Monday it had been informed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that South Korea, Indonesia, Qatar and Australia will be bidding for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Sports | 2022-07-18 19:34
British Open win makes golfer THE Cameron Smith in Australia
British Open win makes golfer THE Cameron Smith in Australia
Yes, Cameron Smith's dad was kicking himself he didn't make the journey to St. Andrews to see his son win the 150th British Open.
Sports | 2022-07-18 17:10
Tottenham, Sevilla draw in spirited preseason match in Korea
Tottenham, Sevilla draw in spirited preseason match in Korea
Korean superstar Son Heung-min set up a goal for Tottenham Hotspur as the Premier League club played Sevilla FC to a 1-1 draw in their final preseason match in South Korea on Saturday.
Sports | 2022-07-16 22:34
Inching toward history, Woo Sang-hyeok reaches men's high jump final at worlds
Inching toward history, Woo Sang-hyeok reaches men's high jump final at worlds
Woo Sang-hyeok has advanced to the men's high jump final at the world championships, moving a step closer to a piece of South Korean athletics history.
Sports | 2022-07-16 10:24
Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris cherishes down time with Son, teammates over Korean barbecue
Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris cherishes down time with Son, teammates over Korean barbecue
As much as he enjoyed the taste of Korean barbecue Thursday night, courtesy of his South Korean teammate Son Heung-min, what Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris cherished more was simply the time spent with the boys.
Sports | 2022-07-15 20:46
Suwon FC's Lee Seung-woo named K League's top player for June
Suwon FC's Lee Seung-woo named K League's top player for June
Suwon FC midfielder Lee Seung-woo was named South Korean football's top player for June on Friday, becoming the first local player to win the monthly award this season.
Sports | 2022-07-15 20:39
High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok eyeing history at world championships
High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok eyeing history at world championships
High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok has already made plenty of South Korean athletics history, with his first career world indoor title from March this year being the biggest feather in his cap so far.
Sports | 2022-07-15 14:40
Tiger Woods now an honorary member of Royal Ancient
Tiger Woods now an honorary member of Royal Ancient
Already a two-time winner at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods picked up another honor before he even struck a shot in the 150th edition of the British Open.
Sports | 2022-07-14 18:06
Sonny, Tottenham beat Team K League in entertaining preseason exhibition
Sonny, Tottenham beat Team K League in entertaining preseason exhibition
South Korean superstar Son Heung-min netted two goals and his trusted partner Harry Kane also grabbed a brace, as Tottenham Hotspur defeated a team of South Korean league All-Stars 6-3 to kick off their preseason in Seoul on Wednesday.
Sports | 2022-07-13 22:08
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