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Korda and Ryu set to lead Women's Open field after sharing major victories

The 50th Women's British Open is teed up as a decider between American Nelly Korda and South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran ⁠after they shared the silverware from the year's first four majors, but plenty of other players will be seeking to end the duopoly at a parched Royal Lytham this ‌week.

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South Korea's Jenny Shin holds on to beat Kim A-lim to women's Scottish Open title

South Korea's Jenny Shin won just her second LPGA tour title as she triumphed at the Women's Scottish Open in Dundonald on Sunday after seeing off compatriot Kim A-lim.

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Atletico Madrid sign Korean star Lee Kang-In from PSG on long-term deal

South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In ⁠has joined Atletico Madrid on a contract running ‌until June 2031 following his departure ‌from French side Paris ‌Saint-Germain, the LaLiga club ‌said on Saturday.

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FC Porto announce signing of Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom

FC Porto have confirmed the signing of South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom from Feyenoord.

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South Korea's Tom Kim wins Scottish Open to end three-year title drought

South Korea's Tom Kim ended a three-year wait for a professional golf title with a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open on Sunday.

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Son Heung-min apologises to South Korea fans for early World Cup elimination

South Korea captain Son Heung-min apologised to fans on Monday after the ⁠team's group-stage exit from the World Cup and urged them to support the players rather than criticise them following the campaign.

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Haeran Ryu claims first major title after winning Women's PGA Championship

South Korea's Haeran Ryu marched to her first major title on Sunday, firing five birdies in a two-under par 70 final round to win the Women's PGA Championship by two strokes.

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Hong Myung-bo steps down as South Korea boss after World Cup exit

Hong Myung-bo resigned as head coach of ⁠South Korea on Sunday following the country's group-stage exit from the World Cup.

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South Africa shoot up FIFA rankings on back of World Cup round of 32 qualification

Bafana Bafana have climbed six places in the FIFA World Rankings to their highest position in 11 years following their 1-0 win over South Korea at the World Cup.

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Fuelled by anger, South Africa take surprise place in World Cup round of 32

Dismissed by the pundits as no-hopers, South Africa turned their anger into rocket ⁠fuel and blasted into the World Cup's knockout stages for the first time with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Wednesday night.

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South Korea's Hong ⁠Myung-bo says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa

South Korea coach Hong ⁠Myung-bo said he had deliberately left captain Son Heung-min on ‌the bench in the hope the forward ‌could exploit tiring South ‌African legs after the break, but ‌conceded his side never found their ‌rhythm in a 1-0 defeat that left their World Cup fate ‌hanging in the balance on ⁠Wednesday.

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World Cup highlights: Brazil impress as South Africa secure historic qualification

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.

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How South Africa created history and advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds

South Africa’s positivity and ability to find a moment of quality when they needed it most has seen them claim a first-ever place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup following a deserved 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey.

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South Africa advance beyond group stage for first time with shock win

South Africa upset the odds to book their place in the knockout phase of a FIFA World Cup (WC) for the first time in their history, as a 1-0 victory over South Korea at Estadio Monterrey earned them a second place finish in Group A.

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Broos on his legacy, South Korea and qualifying for the World Cup round of 32

Hugo Broos believes his World Cup journey with South Africa will not end on Wednesday when they clash with South Korea in a must-win Group A fixture in Monterrey.

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South Korea's patchy record against African teams gives Bafana Bafana hope

Bafana Bafana will be hoping that South Korea’s poor record against African teams at World Cups continues when they face off in a decisive Group A clash in Monterrey on Wednesday.  

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Five things for Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos to consider ahead of South Korea

Bafana Bafana have their crunch final World Cup Group A game against South Korea on Wednesday (early hours of Thursday morning South African time) in Monterrey, and there are several questions for coach Hugo Broos to answer ahead of the fixture.

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What does South Africa's path in the World Cup knockout rounds look like so far?

Bafana Bafana are gearing up for their final World Cup Group A game against South Korea on Wednesday (or early hours of Thursday South African time), where a win will take them into the round of 32 and a draw will leave them sweating on results elsewhere.

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South Africa getting that 'feel good' factor back as they plot win over South Korea

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the belief is back in the side following their draw with Czech Republic this week and they are confident they can get the win they need against South Korea to advance to the knockout rounds at the World Cup.

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South Africa's patchy record against teams from Asia as South Korea loom

Bafana Bafana face South Korea in a must-win World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey on Thursday with a patchy record, to say the least, against teams from the Asian confederation.

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Bafana Bafana permutations: How they can advance to the World Cup knockout stages

Bafana Bafana go into their final World Cup Group A clash against South Korea in Monterrey on Wednesday Mexico time knowing that a victory is needed to advance to the round of 32 … but it is not quite as simple as that.

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Aguirre downplays Mexico's achievement after topping group for first time since 2002

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre played down his team's achievement of topping ⁠a World Cup group for the first time since 2002 after their 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, ‌saying the real measure of success would come later in the tournament.

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South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo urges players to not dwell on Mexico defeat

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his players ⁠must not dwell on their 1-0 defeat by Mexico after a goalkeeping error proved decisive ‌in their second Group A match at the World Cup.

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Mexico secure top spot in Group A after narrow win over South Korea thanks to keeper error

Mexico booked their place in the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 with a 1-0 victory over South Korea at Estadio Akron, as they made it three successive WC victories for the first time in their history.