Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
South Korea FA apologises over 'sexual services' for referees
A government audit revealed the KFA used corporate cards to pay for 'sexual entertainment' for foreign referees.
Who
Korean Football Association
What
Apologised for providing 'sexual services' to referees
When
2011 and 2012
Where
Seoul, Ulsan, Changwon
What happened. The KFA apologised after a government audit revealed it paid for 'sexual services' for foreign referees during seven international matches in 2011 and 2012.
- Corporate cards were used for 'sexual entertainment'.
- 10 foreign officials were involved, per a 2016 report.
- Police are investigating the KFA separately.
The apology follows public outrage and a separate police probe into the KFA.
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