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(World Cup) Uruguay midfielder Torreira not underestimating S. Korea

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Uruguay may be favored against South Korea when they square off in their first Group H match this week, but that does not mean the South Americans will take their Asian foes lightly, Uruguay midfielder Lucas Tor
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(World Cup) Midfielder marvels at Sonny's determination

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean midfielder Son Jun-ho played a supporting role in a small bit of drama that unfolded at the team's training camp Monday evening, when he tossed the ball toward his teammate and friend, Son Heung
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(World Cup) S. Korean defender inspired by Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- After watching underdogs Saudi Arabia stun the football world with a 2-1 win over Argentina at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, South Korean defender Kim Jin-su came away inspired.With South Korea's first Grou
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(World Cup) Saudi Arabia shock Argentina for Asia's 1st win in Qatar

By Yoo Jee-hoLUSAIL, Qatar, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- With two stunning goals early in the second half, Saudi Arabia shocked Lionel Messi and Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday for the first upset of this year's FIFA World Cup, and also the first win by an Asian
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MBC Opens Live Channel for Qatar World Cup exclusively

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) —MBC will open an exclusive live channel for Qatar World Cup tournaments. Viewers will be able to watch all seven tournaments streamed on MBC TV and tournaments that are not st
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KGC releases collaboration item 'Everytime Tottenham Hotspur'

SEOUL November 22 (Yonhap) -- KGC (Korean Ginseng Corporation) disclosed their collaboration with world class football player Son Heung-min's team, Tottenham Hotspur and released “Everytime Totten
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KBS Radio to stream Qatar World Cup, Uruguay vs. South Korea.

SEOUL, November 22 (Yonhap) -- KBS Radio announced on November 22 that it will stream the Qatar World Cup's first tournament of the group stage, South Korea vs. Uruguay. Former national soccer te
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(World Cup) German legend Matthaus expects 'surprises' from Asian teams in Qatar

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- When South Korea stunned then-defending champions Germany 2-0 in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, knocking the European giants out of the tournament, it left a bitter taste in the mouth of m
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(World Cup) All eyes on Sonny as S. Korea gear up for opening match vs. Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- As South Korea prepare to kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup against Uruguay on Thursday, all eyes will be on their captain, Son Heung-min, or, more specifically, his face.The Tottenham Hotspur talisman has been
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(World Cup) Injured Son Heung-min heads ball in training for 1st time

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- Recovering from a facial injury that has limited him in the buildup for the FIFA World Cup, South Korean captain Son Heung-min headed the ball for the first time in training on Monday.Son and the rest of the Sou
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(World Cup) Fueled by peers' success, defender Cho Yu-min pushes for World Cup debut

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- From helping his club earn a promotion to the top South Korean league and being named to a FIFA World Cup team for the first time to marrying a K-pop star, defender Cho Yu-min has had a charmed year in 2022.And
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(World Cup) Defender Kwon Kyung-won hoping to turn dream into reality

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean center back Kwon Kyung-won has been so obsessed with preparing for Uruguay in an upcoming FIFA World Cup match that he once saw the veteran Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez in his dream.Kwon said he fo
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(World Cup) S. Korean players pleased with pitch conditions at match venue

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- After paying their first visit to the stadium for all of their group stage matches, South Korean players said Monday they were pleased with the conditions.South Korea had their "stadium familiarization&qu
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(World Cup) Uruguay goalkeeper prepared vs. Sonny, other S. Korean attackers

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- Ahead of what should be his FIFA World Cup debut against South Korea this week, Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet feels he is prepared to stare down the opposition's top offensive weapon, Son Heung-min.And ev
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(World Cup) Host country's undefeated streak ends as Qatar fall to Ecuador in opener

By Yoo Jee-hoAL KHOR, Qatar, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- The streak has ended. Qatar are now the first FIFA World Cup host country to lose their opening match.No host nation had ever dropped their first match at the quadrennial tournament, dating back to 193
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(World Cup) BTS star Jungkook unveils new single to kick off 2022 World Cup

By Yoo Jee-hoAL KHOR, Qatar, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Sunday with BTS star Jungkook performing a new single in an opening ceremony built on a message of inclusion and diversity.Jungkook, a member of the award-winning
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(World Cup) Portugal players shake off Ronaldo distractions

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- Amid snowballing controversy surrounding their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal players say the situation hasn't affected their preparation for the FIFA World Cup, with a group stage match against South
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(World Cup) BTS member Jungkook to take center stage in opening ceremony

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of the K-pop sensation BTS will perform in the opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Sunday evening, to be joined by other stars in delivering a message on inclusion and diversity.FIFA ann
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(World Cup) S. Korea taking breather on opening day

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- After six consecutive days of training in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup, South Korea will take a breather Sunday, the opening day of the quadrennial tournament.Coached by Paulo Bento, the South Korean players hav
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(World Cup) Ex-top coaches eager to see how teams respond to pressing, devise new strategies

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klinsmann, a pair of former coaching greats now working on technical reports for the FIFA World Cup, see pressing as a worldwide trend in football today. And they can't w