A rare on-field headline in South Korea: Manchester City’s 3-1 comeback over Atlético

Seoul, South Korea (AP) — Around 50,000 fans witnessed Manchester City defy the odds to beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season exhibition match at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday. The stunning comeback provided a rare moment of thrilling soccer action in a summer marred by controversy. South Korea's star player Lee Kang-in joined Atlético Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal reported to be worth over $40 million.

Despite Lee's late arrival, Manchester City rallied from a goal down to secure the victory. Goals from Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri, along with a brace from Jorge Dominguez, proved decisive. The match provided a much-needed respite from the ongoing fallout of the World Cup, which saw police raids and parliamentary hearings.

The KFA disclosed that officials had used corporate credit cards for adult entertainment in 2011 and 2012. KFA president Chung Mong-gyu and technical director Lee Lim-saeng stepped down following accusations of failing to follow proper hiring procedures. A new committee has been appointed to recommend changes to the KFA's governance structure, including expanding the electorate for the next presidential election.