{
  "id": 17929549,
  "title": "Match-used ball in football league title clincher fetches record amount in charity auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/match-used-ball-in-football-league-title-clincher-fetches-record-17929549",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T07:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261103/match-used-ball-in-football-league-title-clincher-fetches-record-amount-in-charity-auction"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A goal ball from a decisive Korean football match fetched a record amount at a charity auction, the league office announced on Tuesday. The Korea Professional Football League (K League) revealed the ball used by Moon Seon-min for FC Seoul in a match against Gangwon FC on October 24 sold for 5.05 million won, equivalent to $3,767. This marks the highest donation since the league initiated its charity auction in 2025. Moon's solitary goal secured a 1-1 draw, ultimately securing FC Seoul their first K League 1 title in a decade, with five matches remaining. The auction also included match-worn uniforms from K League representatives who participated in an exhibition game against Manchester City in August, as well as the replica trophy awarded to the K League Player of the Month. Proceeds from the auction will be directed to charities via the K League Assist Foundation at the year's end.",
  "summary": "The ball used on a goal during the Korean football title clincher for FC Seoul fetched a record amount in a charity auction, the league office said Tuesday. The Korea Professional Football League (K League) said the ball from Moon Seon-min's goal for FC Seoul in a match against Gangwon FC on Oct. 24 sold for 5.05 million won ($3,767), the highest amount since the league began its charity auction…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Match-used ball in football league title clincher fetches record amount in charity auction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/match-used-ball-in-football-league-title-clincher-fetches-record",
        "published": "2026-11-03T06:32:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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