Korea Football Association urges end to personal attacks on national team players
The association says unverified claims and manipulated videos are exposing South Korea’s men’s players to abuse online.
The Korea Football Association urged people on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to stop personally attacking South Korea’s men’s national team players, saying unverified claims and manipulated videos circulating online were exposing them to abuse. It said the attacks could place a serious psychological burden on players.
The association said clips taken out of context and deepfake videos had been used to ridicule and slander players. It pledged a firm response to unauthorized use of its videos and photos to spread false information.
Yonhap linked the appeal to unconfirmed reports that three players had discussed retiring from international football after South Korea’s Oct. 6 friendly against Uzbekistan because of frustration with the team’s leadership. The association’s appeal did not confirm those reported discussions or an internal dispute.
The association had previously said it filed a lawsuit on Oct. 22, 2025, over false claims about the national team and the federation, and planned further measures against fabricated content.
Sources and context
- Nat'l football federation urges halt to personal attacks on playersYonhap News Agency
- 축구협회 "선수 향한 도 넘은 비난·인신공격, 엄정 대응할 것"News1
- [보도자료] 대한축구협회, 월드컵 앞두고 가짜 뉴스 적극 대응Korea Football Association
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