“The power of ginseng? This is Thailand.” A Thai broadcaster makes a bold promise. “If we beat South Korea, employees will get a week’s paid vacation”

A Thai broadcaster has made a bold prediction for South Korea’s soccer team to win the North Korea 2022 Olympics. According to Thai media, actor, model, and YouTuber Tasit Sinkanawiwat (42), known by his stage name Stephan, said after the 1-1 draw between South Korea and Thailand in the third match of the 2026 North …

Japan Soccer Federation’s ’47-year-old former player’ is its new head

Japan, Asia’s soccer powerhouse, has made yet another transition. “National team captain and former J-League player Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (47, pictured) was officially inaugurated as the 15th president of the Japan Football Association,” Kyodo News and Nikkan Sports reported on March 23. Miyamoto, who served as the federation’s executive director, was selected as the candidate to …