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South Korea's football association has apologised following allegations it provided sexual services to foreign referees in 2011-2012 during World Cup and Olympic qualifying matches, amid broader scrutiny over governance.
South Korean police conducted a raid on the Korea Football Association headquarters as part of an investigation into potential irregularities surrounding the appointment of Hong Myung-bo as national team coach in 2024.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a divisive plan to sell 20% stakes in World Cup operations to private investors after fierce opposition from regional confederations, leaving his re-election prospects uncertain.
Giovanni Malago has been elected president of the Italian Football Federation following the country's shock third consecutive World Cup qualification failure. The 67-year-old businessman inherits a federation in crisis.