S. Korea’s football association apologises for sexual entertainment allegations
The apology follows a 2016 audit that found corporate credit cards were used to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees between 2011 and 2012.
South Korea's national football association, the KFA, has apologized for providing sexual entertainment to foreign referees before and after international matches held in the country between 2011 and 2012. The scandal came to light after a 2016 government audit revealed that the KFA used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment at massage parlors and other adult establishments in Seoul and other cities.
The KFA has vowed to implement sweeping reforms and strengthen transparency to restore integrity within the organization. The association has expressed deep regret for the disappointment and concerns caused by the controversies surrounding it since the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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