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Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Are Daegu FC's days in the sun all but done?
Daegu FC have a double-digit points deficit from safety, sitting rock bottom of the division heading into Friday's trip to the capital to take on FC Seoul in Round 25 of the Hana Bank K League 1 season. With such a chasm to overcome, are Daegu's days in the sun all but done? Stuck on three wins, Daegu FC are 13 points behind FC Anyang in 11th heading into Friday's Round 25 match against FC Seoul. The Sky Blues are 14 behind Suwon FC in 10th and then 15 behind Jeju SK in ninth, meaning that absolute safety, clear of any relegation playoff, is 16 points ahead of them. Historically, there have only been three other K League 1 teams in this position, with a double-digit deficit in points, heading into Round 25. What happened to them? 2015 - Daejeon Citizen At this stage in the 2015 season, Daejeon Citizen were rock bottom on just eight points following one win and five draws. The Purples were 12 points behind 11th (the only relegation playoff place), and 17 behind absolute safety. Daejeon only added one more win pre-split - two more after - to end the season seven points behind Busan in 11th, but 23 behind a safe Gwangju FC in 10th. Daejeon were relegated that year and it took them eight years to escape K League 2. The following season, following Suwon FC's first-ever promotion to the top flight, the Castle Park club were sat bottom with 19 points, five points from 11th but 10 points from safety. At this point in the campaign (24 matches played), Suwon had won four and drawn seven. They would get four more wins pre-split but just two more in what was then referred to as the Relegation Round. The season culminated with them going down, four points behind Seongnam in 11th and six behind Incheon in 10th. Suwon returned to K League 1 in 2021 and have stayed in the division ever since, despite one or two relegation battles. The 2022 season was one for sorrow for the Magpies, sitting bottom with 15 points, eight behind 11th and 10th - with third-bottom added as a relegation-playoff place. Seongnam had won just three games by this point in the season, and had added just four more by season's end to finish eight points behind 11th, 14 behind 10th, and 16 behind Daegu in ninth. Seongnam have been in K League 2 ever since.
Korea Herald
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Yamal, Lewandowski starting Barca's preseason match in Seoul
Teen sensation Lamine Yamal and seasoned veteran Robert Lewandowski will start for FC Barcelona in their preseason match in Seoul on Thursday. Head coach Hans Flick lived up to his word after declaring Wednesday that Yamal, the Spanish club's new No. 10, will play against FC Seoul of the K League 1 at Seoul World Cup Stadium in the South Korean capital. Yamal is widely regarded as the next big thing in international football at age 18. He netted 18 goals in 55 matches in all competitions last season, as Barca accomplished a domestic treble with the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey title and the Spanish Super Cup title. Yamal was recently awarded No. 10, an iconic numeral previously won by club legend Lionel Messi. Lewandowski showed no signs of slowing down last season at age 36, leading his club with 27 goals in league play. The star-studded starting lineup will also include Brazilian star Raphinha, considered a serious contender for the Ballon d'Or award as the world's top player, and Spanish midfielder Pedri, who led Barca with 35 starts in La Liga last season. Veteran Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo will serve as captain at the start. Former Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, recently loaned to Barcelona, will start the match on the bench. Jesse Lingard, Rashford's ex-Man United teammate currently with FC Seoul, will start for the K League 1 club as captain. He will be joined by other regulars, such as Jordanian defender Yazan Al-Arab, veteran left back Kim Jin-su and national team attacker Moon Seon-min. Defender Kim Ju-sung was kept off the squad list, hours after FC Seoul had announced he was joining Sanfrecce Hiroshima of the top Japanese league, J1 League. Kim, 24, made his K League debut with FC Seoul in 2019. Save for a two-year stint with the military club Gimcheon Sangmu FC, Kim has spent his entire club career with FC Seoul. This is the first of two preseason matches for FC Barcelona in South Korea during their visit here in 15 years. After this match, FC Barcelona will travel southeast to take on Daegu FC, another K League 1 club, at Daegu Stadium in Daegu at 8 p.m. Monday. (Yonhap)
Business Upturn
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Where to watch FC Seoul vs FC Barcelona friendly in India
By Aman Shukla Published on July 31, 2025, 09:53 IST The highly anticipated pre-season friendly match between FC Seoul and FC Barcelona is set to take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. As part of Barcelona's Blaugrana Tour Asia Edition 2025, this exciting clash promises thrilling football action for Indian fans. Led by coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona are coming off a 3-1 victory against Vissel Kobe, while FC Seoul, fourth in the K League 1, are riding the momentum of a 1-0 win over Daejeon Hana Citizen. If you're in India and wondering where to watch the FC Seoul vs Barcelona friendly match, this article covers all the details, including live streaming options and kick-off time Match Details: FC Seoul vs Barcelona Friendly Date : Thursday, July 31, 2025 Kick-Off Time : 4:30 PM IST Venue : Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea Competition: Club Friendly Match This match marks the first-ever meeting between FC Seoul and Barcelona, making it a must-watch for football enthusiasts in India. With stars like Jesse Lingard for FC Seoul and Barcelona's young talents and new signings on display, fans can expect an entertaining encounter. Where to Watch FC Seoul vs Barcelona in India Indian football fans have multiple options to catch the live action of the FC Seoul vs Barcelona friendly match. Here are the confirmed platforms for watching the game: 1. FanCode App and Website The FanCode app and website are go-to platforms for sports streaming in India, offering live coverage of various football events. The FC Seoul vs Barcelona friendly is expected to be available for streaming on FanCode, though a subscription may be required. 2. Barça One (FC Barcelona's Official Streaming Platform) FC Barcelona's official streaming service, Barça One (formerly Barça TV+), will broadcast the match live. Indian fans can access this platform to watch the game with a Preseason Pack subscription. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Korea Herald
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
S. Korea coach tells players to relish rival match vs. Japan at E. Asian football tournament
On the eve of a high-stakes rival match against Japan at the ongoing regional football tournament, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo said Monday his players should try to enjoy the experience. South Korea, world No. 23, and Japan, ranked 17th, will square off in the final match of the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship at 7:24 p.m. Tuesday at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, some 40 kilometers south of Seoul. Both teams won their first two matches of the tournament to collect six points, and Japan have the edge in goal difference, +7 to +5. Japan only need a draw against South Korea to win their second consecutive EAFF title. It is a must-win match for South Korea, who are chasing their sixth EAFF crown. South Korea have had 42 wins, 23 draws and 16 losses against Japan, but have lost each of the past two meetings by the same score of 3-0. Given the stakes and the history of the sporting rivalry between the two countries, the intensity level will likely be several notches higher than what South Korea experienced against China and Hong Kong. "Obviously, it's a crucial match and we want to win it," Hong told reporters before a training session at Seongnam Stadium in Seongnam, just south of Seoul. "I am confident our players will play a good match." Hong, no stranger to the heated rivalry from his playing days, also said his players shouldn't be stressing too much over the match. "In the past, the prevailing approach (to matches against Japan) was that we could not afford to lose. I was no different," he said, "But at some point, I realize just beating Japan isn't everything. Of course, our players must compete with a sense of pride in representing the country, but I also hope that they won't lose sight of important tactics or other aspects of the game. I hope they will enjoy the experience." Hong observed that the two teams play under similar sets of tactics. "They said Japan may be more detail oriented, but I believe we will have a chance to execute our plans and have a chance to score," the coach said. "We will have to be sharp on our defense and be prepared to make adjustments in the second half." With stars based in Europe and the Middle East not available here, Hong has put together a team of 23 players in the domestic K League 1 and three players in Japan's J1 League. They've been trying to make their case for inclusion on the squad for next year's FIFA World Cup. Hong said he has enjoyed working with the current group of players. "Having trained with these players for about 10 days has taught me a great deal," he said. "It may be premature to talk about what will happen a year from now, but a few players here have been incredible at this tournament. I don't know where they're going to be a year from now but I was able to see their potential to represent the country at the World Cup. I've had a great time with them." Jo Hyeon-woo, captain and first-choice goalkeeper for South Korea, said the players believe in themselves just as much as the coach believes in them. "We are confident that we can win the match if we can execute the way the coach wants us to," Jo said. "I will try to keep Japan off the board and help us finish this tournament on a winning note." Jo said the coach won't have to worry about his players feeling added pressure just because they will play Japan. "The mood in the team hasn't changed. If anything, we've grown more confident as the tournament has gone on," Jo said. "We've adjusted well to some tactical changes and I know we will take the field feeling pretty good tomorrow."
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ex-Manchester United star's clothing firm struck off after failing to file accounts on time
FORMER Manchester United striker Jesse Lingard's clothing firm has been struck off by Companies House for failing to file accounts on time. Be Yourself Clothing Ltd, which has not submitted any since 2023, was fined £750 for the omission. 1 The firm was served a closure order in April. Its last financial details, for the year ending January 31, 2023, show it owed £53,953, had £4,772 banked, £25,126 of unsold stock and was owed £339. Lingard, 32, who played 32 times for England, scoring six, placed his fashion brand, JLingz Ltd, into voluntary liquidation in January after piling up a £276,000 debt. He now plays for South Korean club FC Seoul. Lingard spent eight months without a side after leaving the City Ground, before penning a two-year deal in the Korean capital. The former Manchester United star has scored four goals in 16 league matches for Seoul this season, who sit seventh in the K League 1. He has said "life's good" in Korea and believes he has rapidly adapted to the different style of football. The United academy star also admitted to scoffing McDonalds and Papa Johns since moving to Korea.
