Ex-nat'l football body chief referred to prosecution over ex-coach appointment

On September 22, former Korea Football Association chief Chung Mong-gyu was referred to prosecution in Seoul, South Korea. The referral stems from allegations surrounding the appointment of a former national team coach.

The case involves legal scrutiny over the administrative and procedural decisions made during Chung's leadership regarding national coaching staff selections, leading to formal investigative steps by law enforcement authorities.