Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
South Korea FA apologises over sexual favours scandal
Police raid and apology as old scandal resurfaces, deepening crisis.
Who
Korea Football Association
What
Apologised for sexual favours scandal
When
Recent statement
Where
South Korea
What happened. The KFA apologised for controversies including alleged payments for sexual favours for foreign referees, following a police raid and a report made public.
- Payments totalling 5.6m won were made for 'sexual entertainment'.
- Report from 2016 was obtained by JTBC.
- KFA cited poor World Cup performance in apology.
“We offer our deepest apologies for the disappointment and concern caused by the various controversies.”
— KFA statement
The scandal adds to pressure on South Korean football amid ongoing controversies.
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