Recently, it was reported that our
national soccer team
The Association expressed its inability to take over this year's East Asian Cup to the East Asian Football Federation, and according to the latest reports in the Korean media, it seems that South Korea will be the one to take over the baton.
Based on the traditional rule of rotating hosting, this year's East Asian Cup was supposed to be hosted by our country and was scheduled to run from July 19th to 27th. However, affected by the new crown epidemic, our country
national soccer team
The Association has made it clear that it is not in a position to take on this responsibility and will be sending
National team participation.
Earlier rumors suggested that the hosting of the next tournament would fall to Japan, but also affected by the epidemic, Japan may not be up to the task. In contrast, South Korea is more open-minded.
A Korean
national soccer team
Both Korea and Japan have received letters from our country wishing to cooperate, but further observations are needed," the ball official revealed. Hosting the tournament in Japan is equally challenging in light of the epidemic, while the KFA has a longer-term perspective and is increasingly enthusiastic about hosting the tournament.
"With the World Cup in November and South Korea's warm-up matches in June, it might be possible to create a soccer frenzy at home and warm up for the World Cup in advance if the East Asian Cup is held again in July."
However, the tournament is scheduled on a FIFA international match day, there are difficulties in recruiting overseas players, and the K-League's travel and venue issues need to be resolved.
In addition, Japan
soccer league
It also showed positive gestures, with managing director Kiyoki Sugawara expressing interest in hosting the East Asian Cup.
