Scandal de corupție în fotbalul din Coreea de Sud: oficialii ar fi plătit servicii sexuale pentru arbitri străini

The South Korean Football Association is embroiled in a scandal involving payments for sexual services for referees and foreign officials. A report from 2016 revealed that the association paid for such services on multiple occasions between 2011 and 2012, including during World Cup qualifying matches. Specific incidents included payments made after matches, disguised as expenses for alcohol or meals. The investigation concluded that these practices were institutionalized and tolerated within the organization. Although prosecutors previously found insufficient evidence to pursue the case, the issue resurfaced after a media outlet published the report. The association has since apologized and claimed to have implemented measures to prevent such occurrences.