FIFA is investigating the incident with North Korean players: what the national team is being accused of.
21.11.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
21.11.2025
1027
The Japan Football Association has appealed to FIFA
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has appealed to FIFA for intervention after it appeared that several players from the Japanese team became victims of physical violence by North Korean stars ahead of the U-17 World Cup match.The two teams faced off in the Round of 16 match of the tournament currently taking place in Qatar on Tuesday. As the players lined up ahead of the game, the atmosphere became tense.As they lined up ahead of the game, things escalated quickly.This incident raised concerns among Japanese officials who believe such actions are unacceptable in the world of football.This situation highlights the need for adherence to ethics and fairness in sports competitions. The Japan association hopes that FIFA can conduct an investigation and take appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. It is important for sports to remain a realm of fair competition and mutual respect.
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