Taxpayer Fury: Suwon FC Axes Son Jun-ho Amid Match-Fixing Scandal and 37 Million Won Payday
- Suwon FC has announced the termination of Son Jun-ho's contract due to his alleged involvement in match-fixing and bribery.
- Son Jun-ho was arrested in May 2023 while trying to return to Korea through Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, China.
- Son Jun-ho denied the allegations of match-fixing, but the Chinese Football Association banned him from any football activities in China for life.
Suwon FC Terminates Son Jun-ho’s Contract Amid Match-Fixing Allegations
Suwon FC has announced the termination of Son Jun-ho’s contract due to his alleged involvement in match-fixing and bribery.
Son Jun-ho was arrested in May 2023 while trying to return to Korea through Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, China. He was investigated by the Liaoning Chaoyang Provincial Public Security Bureau for the ‘crime of bribery of non-state agents’.
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Son Jun-ho denied the allegations of match-fixing, but the Chinese Football Association banned him from any football activities in China for life.
Suwon FC general manager Choi Sun-ho stated that the club accepted Son Jun-ho’s request to terminate his contract due to the controversy surrounding him.
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Son Jun-ho’s team has announced that they will take legal action if FIFA sides with the Chinese Football Association.
Suwon FC fans have expressed their disappointment and frustration with the club’s decision to recruit Son Jun-ho despite the risks.
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Suwon FC has apologized for the controversy and has asked for the fans’ support and encouragement.
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