27 March 2025

South Korea sports ministry to inspect pitches after Son criticism

By Redoy K

South Korea’s sports ministry will collaborate with the domestic soccer league to improve pitch conditions after national team captain Son Heung-min blamed poor field quality for subpar World Cup qualifier performances. The ministry plans to inspect 27 stadiums and develop a sustainable management system. South Korea remains on track to qualify for their 11th consecutive World Cup.READ FULL