The Korea Professional Footballers Association (hereinafter referred to as the Korea Professional Footballers Association) visited the Gwangju FC club in September 2024. They held various discussions through team meetings.
Kim Hoon-ki, general secretary of the Korea Professional Football Association, said, “First of all, it would not have been easy due to the schedule as we are participating in the AFC elite league for the first time as well as the K-League. The Gwangju club is one of the most trendy teams in the K-League, including manager Lee Jung-hyo, who created a fresh wind in the K-League. In particular, Gwangju FC is one of the Asian clubs that are watching with interest in FIFPRO Asia, so today’s meeting is very meaningful.”
On this day, the Korea Federation of Players explained the possibility of a strike by overseas players at the Asia/Oceania General Assembly in Uzbekistan, including the grass issue that has recently become an issue in the K League. In addition, it introduced a number of domestic and foreign problems to the Gwangju team, including the excessive number of games claimed by the England Players Association. 스포츠토토
“It is important for players to focus on soccer, but they also need to be aware of various administrative issues in order to protect their rights,” said Kim Hoon-ki, secretary-general of the Korea Federation of Players Associations. “In light of this, we are explaining the stories from the FIFPRO congress to the players so that they do not lose track of the international trend. This will be of great help to the players.”
Ahn Young-kyu, captain of Gwangju FC, said, “It was a valuable time to know what we didn’t know, including overseas news, thanks to Secretary-General Kim Hoon-ki’s explanation. I think the biggest problem in Korea right now is grass. The grass is hollow or uneven in both home games and away games, including the training site, which does not help risk injury and performance. The grass has melted down due to heat waves and tropical nights until September, but I hope the grass will be managed well as soon as possible. As the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) also sent an official warning letter, I hope it will be managed well.”
“The association is also appealing for better grass management through various channels including Card News,” said Kim Hoon-ki, general secretary of the association. “The association will continue to raise questions to prevent players from being exposed to injury.”
Meanwhile, after a successful meeting with the Gwangju team, the KFA decided to continue visiting other clubs.
