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6 hours ago
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South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League
Ulsan HD's Jo Hyeon-woo blocks a shot during the Club World Cup group F soccer match between Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns in Orlando, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux) SEOUL, South Korea — A 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in South Korea's top soccer league has been lifted for the start of the 2026 season. Only Korean goalkeepers have been allowed to play in the K League, the oldest professional domestic league in Asia, since 1999. The rule was introduced in a bid to protect homegrown talent when there were only 10 professional clubs. The K League announced after a board meeting in Seoul this week that because there's now 26 professional clubs in the top two tiers of competition, there's enough room for international goalkeepers. 'The increase in the number of clubs means that there are enough opportunities for domestic goalkeepers to play even if foreign goalkeepers are allowed,' the board said in a statement. 'We considered the fact that with foreign player registrations restricted, the salary increase rate of domestic goalkeepers has increased disproportionately to outfield players.' There were reportedly concerns, due to the increased size of modern rosters which contain three or four goalkeepers, that there's a shortage of quality keepers in the country. The move will put the K League in line with other major Asian leagues in Japan, Saudi Arabia and China. ___ The Associated Press
The Hindu
7 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Asian football: South Korea's K-League removes ban on foreign goalkeepers
South Korea has decided to remove a ban on foreign goalkeepers in its K League, a rule that has been in place since 1999. The ruling was initially done to promote more home-grown 'keepers but with 26 clubs in the country's top two tiers, the league felt the prohibition can be done away with. The decision was made after a board meeting in Seoul this week. 'The increase in the number of clubs means that there are enough opportunities for domestic goalkeepers to play even if foreign goalkeepers are allowed,' the board said in a statement. 'We considered the fact that with foreign player registrations restricted, the salary increase rate of domestic goalkeepers has increased disproportionately to outfield players.' In the Korean national team, Jo Hyeon-woo is the No. 1, a three-time Korean premier division winner with Ulsan HD. Only Korean goalkeepers have been allowed to play in the K League, the oldest professional domestic league in Asia. The rule was introduced in a bid to protect homegrown talent when there were only 10 professional clubs. The move will put the K-League in line with other major Asian leagues in Japan, Saudi Arabia and China. 'Starting in 2026, clubs will be permitted to register foreign goalkeepers,' a press release said. 'The K League previously restricted their participation beginning in 1996 and introduced a full ban in 1999 to encourage the development of domestic goalkeepers, as most clubs at the time relied on foreign players in the position.' (with inputs from AP) Related Topics South Korea
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7 hours ago
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2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD Preview with Tim Vickery
Ulsan HD need to shake off the loss to Mamelodi Sundowns and now focus on Brazilian giants Fluminense in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Paul and Matt look ahead to this crunch clash for the Horangi as the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group F reaches matchday two. We hear from South American football expert and journalistic giant Tim Vickery for his thoughts on Fluminense. Where to Watch
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10 hours ago
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South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League
Ulsan HD's Jo Hyeon-woo blocks a shot during the Club World Cup group F soccer match between Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns in Orlando, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in South Korea's top soccer league has been lifted for the start of the 2026 season. Only Korean goalkeepers have been allowed to play in the K League, the oldest professional domestic league in Asia, since 1999. The rule was introduced in a bid to protect homegrown talent when there were only 10 professional clubs. Advertisement The K League announced after a board meeting in Seoul this week that because there's now 26 professional clubs in the top two tiers of competition, there's enough room for international goalkeepers. 'The increase in the number of clubs means that there are enough opportunities for domestic goalkeepers to play even if foreign goalkeepers are allowed,' the board said in a statement. 'We considered the fact that with foreign player registrations restricted, the salary increase rate of domestic goalkeepers has increased disproportionately to outfield players.' There were reportedly concerns, due to the increased size of modern rosters which contain three or four goalkeepers, that there's a shortage of quality keepers in the country. The move will put the K League in line with other major Asian leagues in Japan, Saudi Arabia and China. ___ AP soccer:
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10 hours ago
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South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League
Ulsan HD's Jo Hyeon-woo blocks a shot during the Club World Cup group F soccer match between Ulsan HD and Mamelodi Sundowns in Orlando, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in South Korea's top soccer league has been lifted for the start of the 2026 season. Only Korean goalkeepers have been allowed to play in the K League, the oldest professional domestic league in Asia, since 1999. The rule was introduced in a bid to protect homegrown talent when there were only 10 professional clubs. Advertisement The K League announced after a board meeting in Seoul this week that because there's now 26 professional clubs in the top two tiers of competition, there's enough room for international goalkeepers. 'The increase in the number of clubs means that there are enough opportunities for domestic goalkeepers to play even if foreign goalkeepers are allowed,' the board said in a statement. 'We considered the fact that with foreign player registrations restricted, the salary increase rate of domestic goalkeepers has increased disproportionately to outfield players.' There were reportedly concerns, due to the increased size of modern rosters which contain three or four goalkeepers, that there's a shortage of quality keepers in the country. The move will put the K League in line with other major Asian leagues in Japan, Saudi Arabia and China. ___ AP soccer:
