Republic of Korea news

Neymar faces a race against time to be fit for Brazil's World Cup last-16 clash against South Korea as he trains with a ball for the first time.

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that his angry reaction to being substituted against South Korea was aimed at an opponent, not the Portugal manager.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily to coming off during the 2-1 defeat to South Korea because of something an opponent said, Fernando Santos revealed.

Celebrations began between South Korea's players and staff after news of Uruguay's result against Ghana confirmed their qualification to the last 16.

There were tears of joy for South Korea after a 2-1 victory that took them into the last 16 and Cristiano Ronaldo actually contributed to their win.

Son Heung-min was in tears after a stoppage-time goal saw South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 to secure their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Hwang Hee-chan scored in the 91st minute as South Korea came from behind to beat Portugal 2-1 and progress to the World Cup last 16.

Everything you need to know about the group that includes Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo was at fault as he failed to deal with Heung-Min Son's corner, resulting in South Korea's first-half equaliser against Portugal.

The Spurs attacker is sporting a face mask at the World Cup - here's why

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s starting XI for a final group stage clash with South Korea despite a last-16 spot already being secure.

Portugal will need to avoid defeat to top the group, while South Korea have all to play for.

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink told the striker before the 2002 World Cup that the tournament would change his life - and it did.