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January 27 – In an uncommon transfer by FIFA, the lifetime ban on former South Korean worldwide Son Jun-ho imposed in China final yr on expenses of match-fixing has not been prolonged to the remainder of the world, permitting the participant to pursue his profession.
Historically, FIFA turns home bans for this type of misdemenour into world ones however not this time, clearly not satisfied that the punishment meted out by Chinese language authorities merited extra widespread motion.
The Korea Soccer Affiliation (KFA) stated it had been knowledgeable by FIFA that the Chinese language Soccer Affiliation’s request for the punishment be universally utilized had been rejected.
Son Jun-ho, who got here on instead in three video games on the 2022 World Cup, has all the time denied the fees.
“With this, the ban on Son is simply relevant in China,” the KFA stated in an announcement. “The trail is now open for Son to signal with a staff in South Korea’s Okay League or wherever on the planet apart from China.”
Son was accused of match-fixing whereas taking part in for four-time Chinese language champion Shandong Taishan in Could 2023. He was held for 10 months earlier than being launched.
“The one proof they’ve is my false confession made beneath coercion,” he instructed a press convention again in September. “I used to be threatened that if I didn’t settle for the fees, my spouse can be arrested and investigated, too.”
Son did admit, nevertheless, that he had obtained 200,000 yuan ($27,610) from a detailed good friend in China although insisted it was not linked to match-fixing.
Son joined South Korean top-tier membership Suwon FC in June 2024 however his contract was terminated three months later when the CFA issued its ban. He’s at present with out a membership, with the 2025 Okay-League season beginning in February.
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