A woman referee in South Korea will face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by saying she was menstruating, the football association said on Friday. The inquiry will focus on an incident that saw the international booked after confronting the official during a domestic women’s league game between Ji’s Suwon FC Women and Seoul City Hall. It was sparked when Ji, a midfielder who is the top scorer for the South Korea national side, demanded a...
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September 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
South Korean football referee faces hearing over using ‘period’ insult on player
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