China News Service, Jeju, May 31 (reporter Zeng Yi) in response to the insult of South Korean players to the trophy, the South Korean Football Association issued a statement on the 31st that it apologized to the Chinese Football Association and the Chinese people; A fairness committee will be set up to decide whether to impose penalties.
Recently, after the award ceremony of the Panda Cup International Youth Football Championship, some South Korean players made insults such as stepping on the trophy, which aroused public concern. In this regard, the Chinese Football Association condemned it, and the organizing committee of the competition decided to withdraw the champion trophy of the South Korean team. The head coach and all members of the Korean team also held a press conference to make a public apology.
On 31st, the South Korean Football Association issued a statement on its official website saying that it apologized to the Chinese people and the Chinese Football Association for the disappointing behavior of South Korean players. The statement said that he had sent an apology document to the Chinese Football Association and the Chengdu Football Association; He thanked the organizers of the event again.
The Korean Football Association said that it has always been educating Korean players and coaches to attach importance to “respect”. This incident also urged us to reflect deeply. After the team members returned to South Korea, the Korean Football Association investigated the situation on the spot, and the coach and the players involved were reflecting.
The Korean Football Association also said that it would set up a fair committee on this matter and hold a meeting in June to decide whether to punish it.
In order to prevent such incidents from happening again, the Korean Football Association said that the education of young players in sports spirit and other aspects needs to be strengthened urgently, and plans to make videos that are easier for them to understand. (Finished)