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(World Cup) S. Korean midfielder not intimidated by Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Even when he reads the names of big stars on the Uruguayan World Cup squad, South Korean midfielder Jung Woo-young doesn't feel intimidated, convinced that a collective effort by his side can mak
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(World Cup) S. Korea coach sees no need for his underdog team to feel pressure

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Aware of South Korea's checkered history at the FIFA World Cup, South Korea head coach Paulo Bento said Wednesday he doesn't think his players should put any burden on their own shoulders.Ben
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(World Cup) Sonny 'will be able to play' vs. Uruguay: coach

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Injured South Korean captain Son Heung-min will be able to play against Uruguay in the team's first World Cup match on Thursday, head coach Paulo Bento said on the eve of the contest."Sonny
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(World Cup) Uruguay coach focusing on own strengths, not S. Korea's weaknesses in 1st match

By Yoo Jee-hoAL RAYYAN, Qatar, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- Uruguay head coach Diego Alonso said Wednesday he will keep his focus on his own team's strengths rather than the opposition's weaknesses in their first Group H match against South Korea.The
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(World Cup) S. Korea hold official prematch practice with injured winger still sidelined

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday held their final training session before their first group stage match against Uruguay, with a nicked-up winger still unable to join the rest of his teammates.Head coach Paulo Bento ran
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(World Cup) S. Korea looking to end South American drought in pursuit of knockout berth

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to snap their FIFA World Cup winless skid against a South American team when they take on Uruguay to start their 2022 tournament in Qatar on Thursday.The Taegeuk Warriors have had one draw a
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(World Cup) Premier League attacker Hwang Hee-chan likely out vs. Uruguay

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- With his recovery from a hamstring injury almost grounding to a halt, South Korean winger Hwang Hee-chan appears doubtful for the team's first Group H match against Uruguay on Thursday.The physical attacker
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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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(World Cup) Injuries, ineffectiveness raise questions over S. Korean defense

By Yoo Jee-hoDOHA, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- With key players hobbled by injuries and reserves not inspiring much confidence, there is still a cloud of uncertainty as to which defensive scheme South Korea will deploy against Uruguay in their first FIFA Wor
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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