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"Our Opponent Is Morocco, Not the Referee!" France Manager Deschamps Responds to Controversy Over 'Argentine Referee Appointment' Ahead of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup quarterfinal match between France and Morocco on July 10 , the French national team held a press conference. SBS Jul 9, 2026 4:45 PM

Lotte Giants Release Three Players Including Park Si-young and Choi Hang The club announced today that they have notified pitchers Park Si-young and Jung Sun-woo, and infielder Choi Hang of their release. SBS Jul 9, 2026 4:07 PM

Hong Myung-bo: "I Will Attend the Hearing… I Went to the U.S. to Protect My Family" In a statement titled "A Message to the People" released today , Hong said, "I sincerely apologize to all the people who love and support South Korean football," adding, "I failed to live up to your expectations and support, and I have caused disappointment and pain to many." He continued, "If a hearing is held, I believe it is a place to explain the World Cup results to the public. SBS Jul 9, 2026 4:06 PM

KSOC President Ryu Seung-min Awarded Friendship Medal by Mongolian President The KSOC explained that the Friendship Medal is awarded by the Mongolian President to foreigners who have made long-term contributions to Mongolia's development in specific fields, and it is one of the highest honors Mongolia bestows upon foreign nationals. SBS Jul 9, 2026 3:33 PM

MLB's Song Sung-mun Records 1 Hit and 1 Walk Against Arizona, Reaches Base Multiple Times for First Time in 3 Games Song started as the ninth-place hitter and third baseman in a home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season, held at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on July 9 . SBS Jul 9, 2026 2:52 PM

Woori Card Men's Volleyball Team Signs Iranian National Middle Blocker Matin Woori Card announced today, "Matin is a player with strengths in exceptional height, stable quick attacks, and blocking abilities," adding, "We expect him to bring stability to the team in both offense and defense." Born in 2001, Matin is a middle blocker who has played in the Iranian Super League. SBS Jul 9, 2026 1:30 PM

"I Will Follow the KFA's Procedures": Gus Poyet Expresses Strong Interest in National Team Job Interest is heating up regarding the next head coach of the South Korean national football team, a position that has been vacant following the team's elimination from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North, Central America and the Caribbean. SBS Jul 9, 2026 11:19 AM

Final Rosters Announced for Asian Games Football Teams; Bae Jun-ho and Yang Min-hyuk Included The Korea Football Association announced the 23-player final entries for both the men's and women's national teams that will compete in the Asian Games, which kick off this coming September. SBS Jul 9, 2026 11:08 AM

White House Blames Referee for Balogun's Red Card, Deflecting Controversy Over Trump's Intervention The White House has shifted the blame onto the referee regarding the controversy over U.S. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:36 AM

France Coach Deschamps Dismisses Concerns Over All-Argentine Referee Crew for Morocco Match Didier Deschamps, head coach of the French national football team, stated that he is not overly concerned about the fact that the entire officiating crew for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup quarterfinal match against Morocco consists of referees from Argentina. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:28 AM