Korean soccer player Son Joon-ho "detained" by Chinese public security... allegedly complicit in match-fixing
South Korean midfielder Song Joon-ho (31), who belongs to the Chinese professional soccer team Shandong Taishan Football Club (hereafter referred to as Shandong Taishan), has been detained by the Chinese public security authorities.

According to the South Korean Embassy in China, Song Joon Ho has been detained by the public security authorities in Liaoning Province and is being questioned. According to embassy officials, Song Joon Ho was detained on May 12th.

The Korean media 'Edaily' quoted a local report, "It is highly likely that players belonging to the same team as Song Joon-ho are being investigated for allegations of fraud such as match-fixing."

Song Joon-ho made his professional debut in the K-league "Pohang Steelers". After that, he contributed to the league championship (3 times) and the FA Cup (1 time) with "Jeonbuk Hyundai".

In particular, in 2020, he was selected as the best player (MVP) of the K League 1 (1st division). In 2021, Song Joon Ho, who transferred to the Chinese professional soccer team 'Shandong Taishan', contributed to winning the Super League (China) and Cup tournament that year. Last year, they won the cup tournament.

Also, Son Joon-ho, who is also active as a member of the South Korean national team, won a gold medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games and advanced to the round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. Participated in 18 A matches and is currently active in the A national team.
2023/05/22 13:35 KST