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Pohang midfielder Oberdan tops K League fan voting for match vs. Newcastle

Pohang's Oberdan leads K League fan voting for the All-Star match against Newcastle. He will start alongside other top players on July 30 at Suwon World Cup Stadium.

2025-07-15

Living through assault allegations 'harder than dying' for Pohang Steelers' Ki Sung-yueng

Pohang Steelers midfielder Ki Sung-yueng recalled his past four years of public humiliation after being wrongly accused, according to a recent court ruling, of sexually assaulting his teammates as an elementary school student.

2025-07-13

Footballer Ki Sung-yueng wins defamation suit against childhood teammates

Former national football team midfielder Ki Sung-yueng of the Pohang Steelers won part of a damages lawsuit he filed against two younger schoolmates who accused him of sexually assaulting them during elementary school.

2025-07-09

'I want to surpass my father': Sons of Korean football greats aim to carve own legacy at East Asian Cup

Lee Ho-jae and Lee Tae-seok, sons of two of Korea’s best-known footballers, are aiming to create their own legacies as they join the national team for the upcoming East Asian Cup, hoping to prove they are more than just famous names.

2025-07-02

As fans rage over Ki Sung-yueng's unceremonious transfer, FC Seoul organizes meeting

With the furor surrounding FC Seoul's handling of hometown hero Ki Sung-yueng's unceremonious departure to the Pohang Steelers showing no signs of relenting, the club has organized a meeting with fans on Tuesday in a bid to quell the backlash.

2025-07-01

'Storm in his homeland': British media reports on Ki Sung-yueng's controversial departure from FC Seoul

British media have taken notice of the growing controversy surrounding FC Seoul legend Ki Sung-yueng, as fans reacted angrily to his departure from the club earlier this week.

2025-06-29

FC Seoul's Ki Sung-yueng set to join Pohang Steelers

FC Seoul midfielder Ki Sung-yueng looks set to join the Pohang Steelers, with only a contract to be inked for the longtime national side star who was in search of more playing time.

2025-06-24

Steelers' Super Bowl odds improve with Aaron Rodgers coming

The Pittsburgh Steelers' futures were adjusted by many sportsbooks with Thursday's news that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year contract.

2025-06-06

Pohang Steelers file complaint in loss to Gwangju FC, claims club fielded ineligible players

The Pohang Steelers have filed an official complaint after their 1-0 loss to Gwangju FC, claiming the southern club fielded ineligible players while under disciplinary action by FIFA.

2025-05-20

Two-time defending champs Pohang Steelers knocked out in Korea Cup quarterfinals

Two-time defending champions Pohang Steelers have been eliminated early in the top national football tournament after a loss to a second-division club.

2025-05-15