Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the “number one” pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball, is getting a lot of interest from big league clubs, and Shota Imanaga could soon be a poster child. Japan’s ‘left and right aces’ are expected to sit in the ‘money seats’. “Shota Imanaga, who aims to move to the Major Leagues through the posting …
‘My confidence is the best in the world’ Balotelli says “I’m still the strongest… I want to return to the national team”
Mario Balotelli, who was known for his erratic behavior, is still confident. On March 23 (KST), soccer website Goal.com published a quote from Mario Balotelli. “I still think I’m the strongest,” he said in an interview with TVplay. Balotelli was referring to the Euro qualifier between Italy and Ukraine on June 21 (KST). “Did you …
‘441 billion won’ economic impact per Ohtani, Dodgers move could be astronomical
The economic impact of Shohei Ohtani (29-FA) has been enormous. It could even be higher if he switches teams in free agency this year.“The economic impact of Ohtani, this year’s American League MVP, is estimated to be 50.4 billion yen (about 441 billion won),” Japanese media outlet Sports Hochi reported on Feb. 22. This is …
‘Messi vs Ronaldo’ Last Dance…Inter Miami to face Al-Nasr in Saudi Arabia in February
The ‘Messi vs. Ronaldo’ we thought we’d never see again is just around the corner. “Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nasr) will face off for the last time in a special tournament in Saudi Arabia,” global soccer media outlet GOAL reported on Feb. 22 (KST). Considered the greatest soccer players of all time, …
‘Korean Guy’ Hwang Hee-chan targeted by big club Arsenal -> Wolverhampton also on the radar
‘Korean Guy’ Hwang Hee-chan is now being targeted by big club Arsenal. Wolverhampton are also pushing for a re-signing, putting the kibosh on the ‘keep Hwang Hee-chan’ campaign. “Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in signing South Korean striker Hwang Hee-chan, who is performing exceptionally well in the Premier League,” Spanish media outlet ‘As’ …
Tricky China ‘road to nowhere’, variables up…Clemson’s crisis management, flexibility ‘tested’
Klinsmann’s crisis management skills and flexibility will be put to the test. Jürgen Klinsmann’s men’s national team will face China in the second match of Group C of the second Asian qualifying round for the FIFA Confederations Cup North America 2026 at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, China, on June 21. The team …
Everton ’10 points off the pace’, another ‘9’ possible…”Chelsea-Man City also at risk”
If they get back to 10 points, they could face an additional nine-point deduction. “Everton’s points will be deducted by 10 points with immediate effect for breaching the PL’s profitability and sustainability rules,” the Premier League (PL) secretariat announced via its official channels on Sunday. Prior to the announcement, Everton had won four, drawn two …
Injury ahead of crucial game… Manchester City in ‘critical condition’
Manchester City are in a ‘state of emergency’ ahead of their crucial clash with Liverpool. Striker Eling Halland, 23, of Norway, went down with an ankle injury during an A-match, and his participation in the upcoming game against Liverpool is “uncertain,” especially after it was confirmed that Halland will miss the final UEFA European Championship …
‘6 Transformations’ Hwang In-Beom Fulfills 100% of Cleansman Expectations…”Thanks to Min-Jae and Seung-Hyun”
‘Eight-footer’ Hwang In-beom (27, Tsubena Zvezda) carried out 100 percent of coach Jürgen Klinsmann’s (58) orders. Klinsmann’s men defeated Singapore 5-0 on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in the first match of the second Asian qualifying round for the FIFA Confederations Cup North America 2026. With the win, South Korea …
Cliffhangers, metamorphosis cheers, miracle round of 16 scenarios… Mexico-New Zealand as important as Burkina Faso
On the brink, Byun tries to pull off a miracle round of 16. The South Korea U-17 football team, led by Byun Sung-hwan, will face Burkina Faso in their final Group E match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 on Monday (June 18) at the Jalan Harupat Stadium in Soreang, Indonesia. South Korea currently …