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Former Premier League boss Poyet quits job with South Korean club

Former Premier League boss Gus Poyet has quit his post at South Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors days after his assistant manager departed amid a racism scandal. Poyet, who guided Jeonbuk to both the K League 1 title and the Korea Cup this season, informed the club he wished to terminate his contract after Mauricio Taricco was handed a severe punishment for what league officials deemed a racist gesture towards referee Kim Woo-seong.

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Former Spurs player quits South Korean club after racism scandal

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Mauricio Taricco has quit South Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after a racism scandal. The 52-year-old Argentinian, who served as assistant coach under Gus Poyet, was sanctioned by the K League’s disciplinary committee for making what officials deemed a racist gesture toward referee Kim Woo-seong during a league match.

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📽️ | Lingard cracks out fresh celebration after FC Seoul goal

Jesse Lingard hit a major personal milestone in FC Seoul’s 3-1 defeat to Gimcheon Sangmu, scoring a sharp, improvised finish to reach double-digit league goals for the first time in his career — and celebrated with a brand-new dance. The ex-Manchester United attacker shone despite the loss, continuing his remarkable late-career revival in the K League.

Lingard brace off the bench inspires remarkable FC Seoul comeback

Jesse Lingard came off the bench for FC Seoul and scored two goals as the capital side came from 2-0 down to beat Gangwon 4-2 over the weekend. The ex-Manchester United star was introduced midway through the second half to inspire an impressive comeback victory. The result leaves FC Seoul in fourth place in the K League 1 but someway off league leaders Jeonbuk in the final knockings of the 2025 season.

Ex-Man Utd star Lingard scoops major K League 1 award for first time

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has scooped the K League 1's Player of the Month for the first time after an impressive run.

📽️ | Lingard's finest goal? Ex-Man Utd star scores outrageous 25-yard volley

Jesse Lingard may have scored the goal of his career with a thunderous 25-yard volley that handed FC Seoul a crucial 1-0 win over Ulsan. The former Manchester United star delivered a moment of magic late in the first half to keep his side firmly in the hunt for a K League 1 playoff spot.

Lingard's clothing line 'struck off' for accounts failure

Jesse Lingard's clothing firm has been struck off after failing to file accounts on time, having been served a closure order in April.

'She really is the one!' - Lingard finds love with AI?

Jesse Lingard has been enjoying life in South Korea, as he shares flirty messages exchanged with ChatGPT's AI on Instagram.

🎥| Lingard copies iconic LeBron & Wade dunk celebration

Jesse Lingard copied LeBron James and Dwyane Wade’s iconic slam dunk celebration after netting a nerveless penalty for FC Seoul.

Pink guard! Lingard goes full Squid Game for Season 3 release

Jesse Lingard has gone full Squid Game mode for the release of Season 3, with the ex-Manchester United star dressing up as a pink guard.

Lingard to consider options despite 'finding peace' at FC Seoul

Jesse Lingard will consider his future at FC Seoul when his deal runs out later this year, despite "finding peace" at the club.

Ex-Man Utd star Lingard opens up on failed Nottingham Forest move

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard claims people didn't have his 'best interests at heart' when he signed for Nottingham Forest in 2022.

'J-Lingz my business guy' - Lingard explains his iconic celebration

Jesse Lingard has revealed how the iconic J-L celebration came about with a Manchester United hotel room story.

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Lingard admits to scoffing McDonald's & Papa John's 'cheat meals'

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has admitted to scoffing 'fast food' as cheat meals during his stint with South Korean side FC Seoul.

'Popular in England!' - Lingard responds to haircut jibes

Jesse Lingard defended himself amid ridicule from South Korean fans over his brand new hairstyle.

Lingard goes full Yamal! Ex-Man Utd joins blonde hair craze

Jesse Lingard appears to have taken inspiration from Lamine Yamal in his new look, with the ex-Manchester United star joining the blonde hair craze.

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Lingard 'knew nothing' of sexual assault claims against granddad

Jesse Lingard has said he "knew nothing" about sexual assault allegations made against his grandfather and would have cut ties immediately if he had.

Brits Abroad: Kane fluffs Klassiker lines for beaten-up Bayern

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Brits Abroad: Kane ends mini-drought as Jude galvanises Real

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📽️ | Mixed day for Lingard as he scores and misses penalty

Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard endured a mixed day with FC Seoul as he scored a penalty and missed one.

'I need to start now' - Lingard reveals plans for shock career change

Jesse Lingard says he "needs to start" learning a new craft as the ex-Manchester United star considers a surprise career switch.

Lingard hits back at critics and reveals Rooney rule at Man Utd

Former Manchester United and West Ham star Jesse Lingard has hit back at critics claiming his time in England was a failure.

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📽️ | Lingard finds shooting boots on terrible surface in Seoul

Jesse Lingard has made light work of a terrible playing surface in Seoul to find his shooting boots and put on a goalscoring masterclass.

Lingard loving life in Seoul & turns tourist in South Korea

Jesse Lingard is enjoying life in South Korea as the former Manchester United star travelled around Hanbok after scoring his first goal of the season.

Lingard hailed for bringing 'coolness and street cred' to FC Seoul

Jesse Lingard has become a sensation in South Korea within 12 months of his move to the K League 1 and has been praised for the impact he's had.

Lingard told he can be trailblazer for PL to Korea transfers

Jesse Lingard has been told that he can be a trailblazer for future transfers, with the ex-Manchester United star making an “impact” in South Korea.

Lingard dances after scoring his first goal of K League 1 season

Jesse Lingard scored his first goal of the season as FC Seoul beat Anyang 2-1 in the K League 1.

Lingard opens up on long period without a club before joining FC Seoul

Jesse Lingard opened up on taking a six-month break from football after leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023.

Ex-Man Utd star Lingard named FC Seoul's new captain

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has been named FC Seoul’s new captain ahead of the 2025 K League 1 season.

Lingard's £276k debt! Ex-Utd star forced to fold fashion brand

Ex-Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is being forced to fold his 'JLINGZ' fashion brand after seeing the company run up debts of almost £300,000.

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