South Korea FA Avoids FIFA Sanctions Over Referee Scandal
The South Korea Football Association (KFA) will avoid sanctions from FIFA regarding a scandal in which they admitted to paying for sex services for visiting referees. This scandal pertains to qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup and the 2014 Olympics, during which approximately 12 referees benefited from these services.
The KFA stated that the events occurred more than ten years ago, thus the statute of limitations has expired, preventing FIFA from taking action. During the matches in question, South Korea was undefeated, winning five and drawing two of the seven home games.
The KFA has publicly apologized for the scandal, asserting that such practices are no longer in place.
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