Referee's alleged remark sparks debate on women's football treatment

A referee's alleged comment about menstruation during a match has ignited a firestorm in South Korean women's football.

What happened. During a WK League match, referee Bae Sun-young allegedly made a remark about menstruation after describing Ji So-yun as 'sensitive from the start', leading to a yellow card for Ji and a wider controversy.

• Ji So-yun is South Korea's all-time top goalscorer.
• The incident has prompted a response from the Korea Football Association.
• Questions raised about treatment of female players and accountability.

“sensitive from the start”

— Alleged remark by referee Bae Sun-young

The controversy has reignited debate over how women are treated in South Korean football.

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