Month: May 2024

Pro soccer Jeonnam upsets Anyang, jumps to second place… with wins over Chungbuk Cheongju and Cheonan

Professional soccer’s K League Two (K2) Jeonnam Dragons came back from two goals down to take three points against FC Anyang. Jeonnam won the 15th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2024 with a 3-2 victory over FC…

‘Ini Kookdae’ Arhan sent off directly after 4 minutes as substitute… ‘nightmare’ K League debut

Indonesian national soccer team defender Ptama Arhan (Suwon FC) had one of the worst K League debuts of his career. Arhan was shown a red card four minutes into the second half after coming on as a 26th-minute substitute against…

‘Europeans’ Cho Jin-ho and Hwang In-taek to compete in Maurice Leblau friendly

The Korea Football Association announced on June 26 the roster of the U21 national team that will participate in the Maurice LeBlanc International Friendly Tournament in Toulon, France, from June 3 to 17. “As the tournament is longer than the…

Kim Hak-Beom “Staying focused until the end was the driving force behind the victory” as Suwon FC ‘leapfrog’ to 7th place

Jeju United, led by Kim Hak-bum, won 1-0 against Suwon FC in the 14th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 at Jeju World Cup Stadium on Saturday. With the win and 17 points after three games, Jeju…

Daegu FC ‘will only look ahead’ after failing to escape relegation zone

In front of their sixth sellout crowd of the season, Daegu FC suffered their first home defeat in seven years against Gangwon and failed to escape the relegation zone. In the 14th round of the Hana Bank K League 1…

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ new engine overheated as it struggled to perform

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ new engine overheated as it struggled to perform. Bae Ji-hwan (25-Pittsburgh Pirates) went 0-for-4 with a walk in the ninth inning of the 2024 Major League Baseball home game against the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park…

MBL is considering adopting an automated ball-strike system

Major League Baseball is considering adopting an automated ball-strike system (ABS) like the KBO, but it won’t happen until 2025. “An automated ball-strike system could be seen in Major League Baseball at some point in the future,” MLB.com reported on…

Makoto returned to his homeland to hold official retirement

Japan’s “Leader Captain Legend” Makoto Hasebe, regarded as the best defensive midfielder in Asian history, returned to his homeland to hold an official retirement press conference. As reported by various Japanese media outlets, including Sportianex, Nikkan Sports, and Junichi Sports,…

‘If you’re coming to see Messi, don’t buy a ticket!’

‘If you’re coming to see Messi, don’t buy a ticket!’ Lionel Messi (37, Inter Miami) is the talk of the town once again. His Inter Miami team leads the Major League Soccer (MLS) with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2…

Tottenham are targeting Callum Hudson-Odoi according to British media

Tottenham are targeting left winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to British media. He will face competition from captain Son Heung-min. ‘Tottenham have shown an interest in Nottingham Forest’s Hudson-Odoi as they look to diversify their attack,’ British media outlet The Guardian…