Son Jun-ho, who wants to "restore his fame," has been taking care of himself by clenching his teeth... "Consulting with K-League teams first to return."

Son Jun-ho, who wants to "restore his fame," has been taking care of himself by clenching his teeth... "Consulting with K-League teams first to return."

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FIFA has rejected a request by the Chinese Football Association to expand Son's punishment around the world. As a result, Son, who can play in professional soccer leagues in all countries other than China, is expected to prioritize his return to the K-League.

Son Joon-ho said on the 25th, "It is an expected result," adding, "We will consult with K-League teams first (about returning)."

In May 2023, Son was arrested while trying to return home via Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai. Afterwards, the Chinese public security authorities held him in criminal custody for 37 days, meaning "temporary arrest," and arrested him on June 18.

At that time, Son was indicted on charges of taking over non-state workers. This is known to be the charge applied when he abused his job at a workplace other than a government agency to receive money and valuables.

Taishan in Shandong Province, where Son belonged, was involved in a match-fixing scandal, and major players and coaches were arrested. The CFA reportedly imposed disciplinary action on the grounds that one of the players who was arrested at the time sent about 200,000 yuan (30.5 million won) to Son.

Son, who denied all charges, was released in March last year. Afterwards, he signed a contract with Suwon FC in June and returned to the Korean stage.

However, the problem arose again when the CFA permanently expelled Son Joon-ho for match fixing in September last year, three months after his return. The CFA punished a total of 61 people for match fixing, and 43 of them, including Son Joon-ho, judged that the level of play was serious and sentenced them to "permanent prohibition of soccer-related activities."

Son Joon-ho held a press conference and claimed that the remittance was not related to match fixing, but the CFA reported Son Joon-ho's permanent expulsion to FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and asked them to expand the disciplinary measures around the world.

However, FIFA rejected it and informed the KFA on the 24th.

A KFA official said, "As the request for an international expansion of disciplinary action has been rejected, the disciplinary action will be effective only in China for now. As a result, Son Joon-ho said, "The registration of K-League teams as well as overseas leagues excluding Chinese leagues has been opened."

"I feel that FIFA informed me of the result late, but I don't feel much agitation because it was expected," Son said. "I will have discussions with K-League teams first (to return to the team). I will regain my reputation." 안전놀이터

"No club has contacted us yet, but we plan to try talking to all K-League clubs, including the second division team," he said.

"Son Joon-ho has been engaged in individual training. He has been engaged in one-on-one training and group training with players who were released as free agents this year to build up his physical condition. He has been so well-managed that he could hardly afford to start training at a professional club right now," Son said.