Francesco Marolda, a journalist who is known for his harsh criticism of Kim Min-jae (26-Naples), spat out bitter words again. Italian media outlet ‘Arena Napoli’ noted Marolda’s comments on May 5 (KST), saying, “Marolda criticized Kim Min-jae once again.” Marolda said, “Although Kim Min-jae won the Serie A title with his Napoli teammates, I am…
Even when they were outnumbered, they didn’t go down without a fight. And with one sharp set piece from deep in the box, they knocked out one powerhouse after another. Kim Eun-Joong-ho’s “organizational football” is once again in the spotlight as South Korea looks to reach the U-20 World Cup finals for the second time…
Three-time World Series champion Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (68) has moved into the top 10 on Major League Baseball’s all-time wins list. Texas hosted the Seattle Mariners on April 5 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Behind a six-inning no-hitter from starter Nathan Eovaldi and an offense that pounded out 15 hits and…
Lotte Giants outfielder Ahn Kwon-soo underwent a medical examination regarding a bone chip in his elbow that has been bothering him recently. The team will review the data from his training sessions and the examination to determine the timing of his surgery. After being released by the Doosan Bears last year, Ahn Kwon-soo joined Lotte…
Liverpool are preparing to say goodbye to another midfielder. “Liverpool are not planning to offer Thiago Alcantara a new contract when his contract expires in 2024,” Spanish outlet Fichajes reported on Friday. Thiago joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2020. It was widely considered a bargain signing, as the transfer fee was only €22 million.…
Hosts Argentina were knocked out, as were favourites Brazil. The ‘South American Typhoon’, which had been brewing for halfway through the tournament, has dissipated. The quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 have come full circle. Two South American nations were eliminated. Brazil fell 2-3 to Israel, while Colombia lost 1-3 to Italy. South…
His ERA hasn’t dropped below 10 in 18 games. This is the story of Japanese major league pitcher Shintaro Fujinami (29, Oakland Athletics), who throws a fastball that reaches 100 miles per hour (about 160.9 km/h). Fujinami took the mound against the Miami Marlins in the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) game at Marlins Park…
Israel pulled off the upset. They defeated Brazil in a thrilling extra-time shootout. Israel defeated Brazil 3-2 in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 at the Estadio San Juan del Vicentenario in San Juan, Argentina, at 2:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. With the win, Israel advances to the semi-finals, where they will…
The WBC sulphan scandal. He was identified and apologised. SSG Kim Kwang-hyun, NC Lee Yong-chan and Doosan Jung Chul-won have all been expunged from the first team roster. They will be suspended indefinitely. Now comes round two: disciplinary action. The KBO will hold a punishment committee as soon as possible after completing a thorough investigation.…
A 15th consecutive VNL defeat is in the bag. The Korea Women’s National Team, coached by Cesar Hernández González, fell to the United States 0-3 (16-25, 25-27, 11-25) in their third match of the FIVB Volleyball Nations League 2023 Week 1 in Antalya, Turkey, on 3 March. With the loss, Korea also went 0-3 against…