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'Bribed With Sex, Not Cash': Korean Football Association Secret Referee Payments Exposed After 15 Years

International Business Times UK — August 06, 2026 at 06:02 PM UTC

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'Bribed With Sex, Not Cash': Korean Football Association Secret Referee Payments Exposed After 15 Years

A 2016 audit reveals the Korea Football Association arranged sexual entertainment for foreign referees during 2011-2012, sparking outrage and raising questions about match integrity and governance.