Hwang Eui-joSouth Korea national team striker temporarily excluded representative of his country, said Korean Football Association (KFA), after accused of distributing sex videos of his ex-girlfriend, actress and singer Hyominwithout your consent.
The striker will not be called up to the national team until the end of the season. police investigation on video recording and distribution. In its statement, the KFA said:
We have decided not to select Hwang Eui-jo for the national team until a clear conclusion has been reached on the facts.
Head of the South Korean Ethics Committee, Lee Yoon Namcommented that national team players must behave “with high degree of morality and responsibility” And I add.
Since national team players have high demands, we believe that Hwang is not suitable for selection to Korea.
KFA Statement on Indefinite Suspension of Hwang Eui Jo from National Team: “National team players must conduct themselves with the highest ethical standards as they represent our country. At the same time, Hwang is now under investigation as a suspect.” (1/2)
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The 31-year-old player denied the accusations and assured that he recorded the video with the woman’s consent. His legal team claims that this is blackmail and that this content was distributed by strangers:
The leaked videos were taken down after reaching an agreement with his ex-girlfriend. Hwang has been blackmailed continuously since May 7, 2023. The blackmailer illegally leaked the video of Hwang and his ex-girlfriend, and while we can’t be sure it’s the same person, there has been indiscriminate dissemination of information and financial requests.
Jurgen Klinsmannthe technical director of the Asian team assured that he does not want to spread the word accusations without evidencedespite the fact that he knows about the federation’s decision.
I understand the current situation very well and will respect the decision of the Korean Football Association. There are always assumptions, but nothing has been proven yet… I don’t believe it.
The player may miss the 2024 edition of the tournament. Asian Cupwhich will take place in Taste between January 12 and February 10. South Korea will meet with Malaysia, Jordan and Bahrain in Group E.
(according to information from Brand)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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