Real Sociedad officially announced on the 4th (Korea Standard Time) that “Gubo has injured his left femoral quadriceps.” Real Sociedad, led by head coach Imanol Al-Fuil, had a 1-1 draw with Alaves at home in Spain’s Primera Liga in the 2023-2024 season at Lealle Arena in San Sebastian, Spain on Sunday. Gubo was substituted for…
China’s economy, Nomura caution on Asian tourism to China
“We have a more cautious view of China’s economic performance,” bank group Nomura said, adding that it is in line with data on outbound tourism from China to regional destinations, including the Singapore casino jurisdiction, and Thailand, another popular destination for Chinese people. Analysts Juven Paracuels and Sharnon Bunnucci pointed out in a note Monday…
Bruno Mars Performs MGM Kotai In January: MGM China
American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars will have an overnight concert on the rooftop terrace of MGM’s Kotai Casino Resort on Jan. 6, venue promoter MGM China Holdings announced Tuesday. “Following a sold-out performance at MGM Resorts’ Dolby Live [Indoor Ampi] Theatre in Las Vegas, MGM Resorts [International] is taking award-winning superstar Bruno Mars to partner real…
Director Tuchel is really into it… “I’m willing to offer astronomical amounts.”
The German version of Sky Sports reported on the 4th (Korea time), “The fact that Araujo is an absolute ‘dream player’ for Bayern Munich remains. Bayern Munich is willing to spend 60 million euros on Araujo. However, Araujo’s winter transfer will not be possible.” Bayern Munich, which is facing the winter break, is actively moving…
Lee Ki-heung’s ‘over the top’ use of pre-argument language
Everyone is an enemy if they don’t get their way. The recent conflict between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Olympic Committee has led to criticism of KOC President Lee Ki-heung’s assertive behavior. “We (KASF) do not participate in the National Sports Policy Committee,” he said in a recent media interview….
HL Anyang establishes assist award for ‘unlucky genius’ Cho Min-ho
An award has been established to honor the work of the late ice hockey genius Cho Min-ho. HL Anyang said, “The family of Jo Min-ho, who passed away in June 2022, and his team, HL Anyang, have established the ‘Jo Min-ho Assist Award’. The award will be presented on June 6, immediately following the team’s…
‘In volleyball, you play the setter’…Hyundai Capital and KB Sonbo’s mixed fortunes
A crack is forming at the bottom of the men’s professional volleyball table. The Hyundai Capital Skywalkers, revitalized by a setter’s toss, are on the verge of escaping the bottom of the standings, while the bottom-ranked KB Insurance Stars have lost five straight games without their star setter. Hyundai Capital has been on a three-game…
“It was painful, but I was focused, and I’m happy to win”
Choi Jung 9, the strongest female go player in the world, smiled shyly after winning the Women’s Noodle Match for the second time in a row. She also seemed to shake off some of the emotional pain after her recent defeat in the Women’s Kisheng. Choi defeated Kim Chae-young 8th dan in the final game…
OLG Launches Ontario Campaign
Most recently, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Company launched a new campaign named “Play for Ontario.” The campaign is promoted and highlighted by the 60-second video spot by FCB Canada, whose purpose is to demonstrate the Crown Agency’s financial contribution to the state’s local economy over the years. OLG is a state-owned company overseeing land-based…
Cheonan City FC, which changed its next head coach in a week, was appointed as the mayor of Cheonan, why?
“We appointed Kim Tae-wan as the 7th head coach,” Cheonan said on the 18th. “We have searched for various candidates to rebound in the 2024 season. Finally, we have decided to accompany Kim Tae-wan, who can give Cheonan his unique color.” Initially, it was considered a “fertilizing fact” for Cheonan to have Park Kyung-hoon, a…