South Korean Football Federation Scandal: Referees Received Sexual Services
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A scandal has erupted in South Korean football after a government report revealed that the Football Federation paid for referees' visits to massage parlors using corporate credit cards. The 'rose' scandal involves at least 8 payments totaling $4,000 during the 2011/12 season, with some incidents occurring before or after important World Cup and Olympic Games qualifying matches. The KFA apologized, stating that rules have changed since 2013 to prevent such expenses.
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