Corruption at the Beautiful Game: South Korea's Football Association Scandal The recent allegations of corruption within the Korean Football Association (KFA) have highlighted the darker side of international football governance.
Claims that payments were made for sexual favors to foreign referees in 2011 and 2012 are a stark reminder that even the world's most popular sport is not immune to corruption.
The KFA's public apology, while welcome, rings hollow given the severity of the allegations. The association's statement attempts to downplay the incident, claiming that such behavior is no longer occurring at present.