Sexual favours scandal rocks South Korea football association
The Korean Football Association, the governing body of soccer in South Korea, issues a public apology for "various controversies", including an allegation payments were made for sexual favours for foreign referees.
South Korean broadcaster JTBC reported allegations that the Korean Football Association (KFA) paid for sexual favors related to foreign referees. The KFA acknowledged various controversies, including the JTBC allegations, in a public apology. The South Korean football governing body faced scrutiny over the appointment of former national team coach Hong Myung-bo, which led to both Hong and KFA president Chung Mong-gyu resigning following the 2014 World Cup.
Seoul police also raided the KFA's offices in connection with Hong's appointment. The scandal resurfaced during South Korea's disappointing World Cup campaign, which ended in a group-stage exit.
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