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Korean National Team Dominates China 3-0 with K-League Players Only, Shows Asian Football Gap

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Perfect Victory with Domestic Players The Korean national football team led by coach Hong Myung-bo achieved a perfect victory against China. In the 2025 EAFF E-1 Championship China match held at Yongin Mir Stadium on July 7th, Korea won 3-0, showcasing overwhelming performance. K-League Players Prove Their Worth The Korean national team participating in this East Asian Cup consisted entirely of K-League domestic players. Despite the difficulty of overseas players joining due to the East Asian Cup not being included in the FIFA official A-match period, Korea dominated China and proved the level of K-League. Chinese Football Commentator Shocked Reaction After the match, Chinese football commentator Liu Jianhong showed a shocking reaction on SNS. He evaluated that Korean football is first-class in Asia while China is now third-class, stating that losing 0-3 to Korea was a comple...

Winless at Club World Cup, Ulsan HD Seeks Redemption in Korea Cup Quarterfinals

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Ulsan HD, coming off a disappointing FIFA Club World Cup campaign with three defeats, faces Gwangju FC in the Korea Cup quarterfinals on July 2, representing potentially their last opportunity for silverware this season. The former K League powerhouse has seen their domestic league position drop to seventh place during their international commitments, making the cup competition crucial for salvaging their campaign. Club World Cup Disappointment Ulsan HD's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States last month, while historically significant as representatives of Asian football, yielded disappointing results. The team suffered defeats against European giants Borussia Dortmund and South American champions Flamengo, among others, failing to advance from the group stage despite high expectations. The month-long winless streak during the tournament highlighted the gap between Asian and global football standards, though the experience gained from facing world-...

Son Heung-min Tottenham Future in Doubt as Club Pursues Japanese Replacement Mitoma

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Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min faces his most uncertain future at the North London club in a decade, with multiple reports suggesting an increasingly likely departure. Simultaneously, Spurs are reportedly pursuing Brighton's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma as a potential replacement, creating a fascinating narrative of Asian football's generational shift in the Premier League. Growing Speculation Around Son's Departure British media outlets reported on June 30 that Son's likelihood of leaving Tottenham has reached unprecedented levels. Football London, a publication specializing in Tottenham coverage, indicated that the South Korean star has shown interest in playing in Major League Soccer, while Saudi Arabian clubs continue their efforts to lure him away from the Premier League. The speculation comes amid Tottenham's disappointing 2024-25 season performance, where the club has struggled to meet expectations and faces uncertainty regarding Champions ...

Son Heung-min May Play in Asia's Most Advanced "Spaceship-Level" Football Stadium

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Son Heung-min May Play in 'Dome Stadium': Asia's Most Advanced 'Spaceship-Level' Football Venue Emerges A state-of-the-art football stadium in Hong Kong is capturing attention as a potential venue for world-class football stars including Son Heung-min. The Kai Tak Stadium, which opened in March, has established a new milestone in East Asian football with its innovative design and cutting-edge facilities. Architectural Masterpiece with Futuristic Design Kai Tak Stadium transcends being merely a sports facility to become an architectural work of art. Its distinctive exterior design, reminiscent of a spaceship, has become Hong Kong's new landmark, with architects receiving praise for presenting a new paradigm in future-oriented sports architecture. The dome-shaped roof structure is particularly acclaimed as a masterpiece that perfectly harmonizes functionality with aesthetics. This roof provides a...

Son Heung-min Featured as Main Model for Tottenham New Kit Despite Ongoing Transfer Speculation, British Media Points to Uncertain Future

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Despite Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min being selected as the main model for the team's 2025-26 season new away kit, British media are pointing out that his future remains uncertain. Tottenham recently unveiled their new away kit through their official website, featuring Son Heung-min as the main model alongside Guglielmo Vicario, Djed Spence, and Dominic Solanke. However, British football media maintain that this doesn't necessarily indicate Son's stay with the club. Football.London reported that Son Heung-min faces an uncertain future at Tottenham, noting that while he appeared as a key model wearing the new kit, it remains unclear whether he will actually play next season wearing this uniform. The significantly reduced screen time for Son in the kit promotional video has also drawn attention. talkSPORT reported that Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Qadisiyah are offering a total annual salary of 40 million euros (approximately 63.2 billion w...