The apology follows allegations of sexual favors for referees, police raids, and poor World Cup performance
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With news that 'sexual favors' were provided to foreign referees and match officials during World Cup and Olympic qualifiers and friendly matches held domestically in 2011-2012, the association's image has plummeted, hitting rock bottom. The Korea Football Association has been at the center of controversy due to fairness disputes in the national team head coach selection process and the aftermath of poor performance at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. 2026.8.6 coolee@yna.co.kr (Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Song-ah = Amid the aftermath of the poor performance at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, the Korea Football Association, which has recently been raided by police and has seen various past misconduct allegations surface, apologized to fans and football officials and promised reform.
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With news that 'sexual favors' were provided to foreign referees and match officials during World Cup and Olympic qualifiers and friendly matches held domestically in 2011-2012, the association's image has plummeted, hitting rock bottom.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe Korea Football Association has been at the center of controversy due to fairness disputes in the national team head coach selection process and the aftermath of poor performance at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.
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2026.8.6 coolee@yna.co.kr (Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Song-ah = Amid the aftermath of the poor performance at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, the Korea Football Association, which has recently been raided by police and has seen various past misconduct allegations surface, apologized to fans and football officials and promised reform.
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