Former manager Alex Ferguson (83) has ended his contract with Manchester United, ahead of manager Eric ten Haag (54). “Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has terminated former manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract with the club,” The Athletic reported on Friday (July 15). Ratcliffe’s decision is part of the […]
Tuchel has take charge of the England soccer team
Former Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel (51) has been tipped to take charge of the England national soccer team. German Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg quoted Harry Kane (31, Bayern Munich) on social media on Friday (June 15) as saying that Tuchel is likely to take over the England national […]
NewJeans Danielle’s sister to release debut single
Olivia Marsh, older sister of K-pop girl group NewJeans member Danielle, will be making her debut with the self-written single “42” on Oct. 16. The singer’s label MPLIFY shared an introduction video for the upcoming single on Wednesday, announcing the album’s title and its release date. The one-minute teaser shows […]
Spotify starts free streaming option in Korea
Spotify’s free music and podcasts service option is now available in Korea, the audio streaming platform said on Thursday, as it looks to widen its audience base. The streaming giant’s freemium business model offers both a free, limited ad-supported service and an unlimited premium subscription service. Spotify said that the […]
An Se-young returns to badminton in tears
Korean badminton star An Se-young made an emotional comeback, shedding tears despite displaying bright energy on the court. After a successful match in front of domestic fans, the Olympic gold medalist raised her arms to encourage the crowd but couldn’t hold back her emotions upon reflecting on her return. An, […]
Yoon, Japan’s Ishiba to hold 1st summit in Laos on sidelines of ASEAN
President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are set to hold their first summit on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Laos on Thursday, Yoon’s office said Wednesday. Yoon arrived in Vientiane, the Lao capital, for a three-day visit until Friday […]
Football player Hwang Ui-jo denies illegal acts, vows to fight rumor spreaders
Embroiled in a sex scandal launched by a recent social media posting, Korean football player Hwang Ui-jo on Thursday denied any illegal acts on his part. The national team forward also threatened to take legal action against those who have been spreading rumors online. “On June 25, a post containing […]
Blaming local promoters, Wolverhampton Wanderers withdraw from summer trip to Korea
Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Premier League club featuring Korean international Hwang Hee-chan, announced Thursday they will not participate in their summer exhibition tour to Korea. In a statement posted on their website, Wolves said they were “forced to withdraw” from the July trip after “numerous financial and logistical obligations were not […]
Pirates’ Bae Ji-hwan placed on injured list with sprained ankle
Bae Ji-hwan of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, bringing his first half of the season to a premature conclusion. The Pirates made the move Sunday (local time), a day after the Korean utility player suffered the injury while making […]
KBO ERA leader among All-Star reserves; veteran catcher earns 14th selection
NC Dinos pitcher Erick Fedde, the current ERA leader in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), was named as an All-Star reserve Tuesday. The right-hander is one of 13 reserves for the “Nanum” team, featuring players from the Dinos, Kiwoom Heroes, Kia Tigers, LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles. Fedde, pitching in […]