WOLVES manager Mick McCarthy has ruled himself out of becoming the new coach of South Korea and has committed his future to the Coca-Cola Championship club.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has ruled himself out of becoming the new coach of South Korea and has committed his future to the Coca-Cola Championship club.

Either Wolves manager Mick McCarthy or former Lyon coach Gerard Houllier is set to be unveiled as the new coach of South Korea, the Korea Football Association announced.

Riding on a wave of popularity created by South Korea’s performance in the World Cup, the head of the country’s Football Association today announced he is to run for presidential office.

Sepp Blatter today fended off the latest attack on his FIFA presidency by insisting he has been the victim of ‘‘months of relentless and systematic attacks’’.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter posted notice today that he will fight to the bitter end to maintain his place as the most powerful man in world football.

Opponents of FIFA president Sepp Blatter scored a potentially significant victory, last night, when they won their fight to set up a special internal committee to investigate the finances of football’s world governing body.

FIFA have taken steps to avert a potential cause of embarrassment in next year’s World Cup by launching a drive against animal cruelty in South Korea, who are co-hosting the finals with Japan.