Will he stay or will he go? A recent transfer rumor tips Korean international Park Ji-sung to leave Manchester United to join a Spanish La Liga club.The reigning Premier League champion is undergoing a makeover in a bid to rebuild its squad this summer. Despite claiming a record 19th league title this season, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has revealed his disappointment after losing to F

Korean Under-23 team came back from behind to claim 3-1 victory over Jordan at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday.Yoon Bit-garam scored a penalty after Kim Tae-hwan had equalized in the second half, and substitute Kim Dong-sub added one to win the first leg of the play-offs against Jordan. The host dominated the game completely in the first half, taking chance after chance against the lackluster Jo

Spanish clubs are looking for chances to bring South Korean football star Park Ji-sung to their league, according to Mirror Football.Mirror Football reported that the Manchester United star Park is “attracting interest from Spanish outfits Atletico Madrid and Sevilla.”“Atletico have money to spend with Manchester United-bound David De Gea and Sergio Aguero and Jose Reyes all on their way out of th

It has been a tough few weeks for Korean soccer. Twelve players in the K-League have been indicted by prosecutors on suspicion of match-fixing, four teams are implicated and one entire nation is shocked. With investigations continuing, there could be more to come. It has been big news and media and fans have only the story of a move from the K-League to the English Premier League to take their min

Guus HiddinkFormer South Korean national football coach Guus Hiddink arrived in Seoul on Friday for a five-day visit. The Dutchman, who successfully guided the Taeguk Warriors into the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup, came to attend the opening of “Hiddink Dream Field,” a futsal field in the southeastern city of Ulsan on June 14. During his five-day trip, Hiddink will meet Chung Mong-joon, honora

Summer is usually time for a rest for the European football league, but for U23 national team manager Hong Myung-bo, it is crucial: Hong’s U23 team is preparing for the 2012 London Olympic qualifiers. But the former national team captain admitted that he was having difficulty preparing for the qualifying matches. Hong named Thursday a 23-man squad for their Asian qualifier against Jordan this mont

South Korea’s rising young striker Ji Dong-won of Chunnam Dragons is set to join Sunderland in the English Premier League, an official from Chunnam said Thursday.Chunnam has agreed on a fee with Sunderland for the sale of the 20-year-old striker, according to the club official. The signing fee has not been disclosed but it is reportedly between $1 million and $1.3 million.Sunderland finished 10th

He finally seems happy. For manager Cho Kwang-rae, one of the biggest tasks has been how to fill the void left by Park Ji-sung of Manchester United. The indispensable midfielder retired from the national team earlier this year to focus on playing for his club. Cho was not content with several players he had tested. But on Tuesday night, the hard-nosed manager finally found the right man ― forward

South Korea edged out Ghana 2-1 in Tuesday's friendly at Jeonju Worldcup Stadium in North Jeolla Province thanks to a late goal from Koo Ja-cheol. Cho Kwang-rae's team took the lead after Ji Dong-won of Chunnam Dragons scored 10 minutes in. The Africans equalized through Asamoah Gyan 17 minutes into the second half. Ji Dong-won (right) congratulates Koo Ja-cheol after he scored the winning goal ag

Korean national team striker Park Chu-young could join former captain Park Ji-sung in the Premier League next season. Several English clubs have opened talks with him about a possible summer move. In the European football leagues, the summer is the time when clubs sign new players and ship others out. In a recent summer transfer rumor, the AS Monaco striker is linked to Tottenham Hotspur.Tottenham

BRUSSELS (AP) ― Guus Hiddink left the possibility of a return to Chelsea open and his future with Turkey uncertain.The 64-year-old Dutchman put a hand over his heart when recollections of Chelsea came up and said “it was a beautiful time.” Despite his contract with Turkey till next year, he did not rule out reliving them soon.When asked after Turkey’s 1-1 draw with Belgium late Friday whether he w

LONDON (AFP) - Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has expressed his delight after undergoing a hair transplant.Rooney confirmed on his Twitter account he visited a top London clinic for treatment in a bid to restore his receding locks."Just to confirm to all my followers I have had a hair transplant. I was going bald at 25 why not. I'm delighted with the result." Manchester United'