World soccer's governing body FIFA has written to the South Korean Football Association (KFA) requesting details about a probe into its hiring practices by the country's sports ministry, raising concerns about third party influence.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group B - South Korea v Palestine - Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea - September 5, 2024 South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo before the match REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon/File PhotoWorld soccer's governing body FIFA has written to the South Korean Football Association requesting details about a probe into its hiring practices by the country's sports ministry, raising concerns about third party influence.
The KFA said it would be unreasonable to assume that it broke the rules, adding that the association's articles do not provide detailed rules and bylaws for the process of appointing a head coach in various situations.
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