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South Korean football body accused of arranging sex services for referees

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South Korea's football governing body is under scrutiny following allegations that it arranged sexual services for foreign referees in 2011 and 2012. These claims, reportedly based on confidential audit documents, suggest an attempt to influence match officiating. The Korea Football Association (KFA) is already facing police investigation for alleged irregularities in coaching appointments. AI

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South Korean football body accused of arranging sex services for referees

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Park Chan-kyong ·

    South Korean football body offered sex services for foreign referees in 2011, 2012: report

    South Korea’s football governing body is facing further pressure after allegations emerged that it arranged sexual services for foreign referees in 2011 and 2012 in an apparent effort to influence officiating. The allegations centre on confidential audit documents prepared by the…

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