FIFA charge Korea player over flag in Olympic game

FIFA have charged a South Korea player after he displayed a flag with a political message during his side’s bronze medal win over Japan in Cardiff.

Sat, 11 Aug, 2012 - 18:52

FIFA have charged a South Korea player after he displayed a flag with a political message during his side’s bronze medal win over Japan in Cardiff.

Jongwoo Park allegedly displayed a banner supporting sovereignty of a group of islands that is disputed territory between the two countries – political messages are banned at the Olympics.

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