Football In Jeju

Football In Jeju

Republic of Korea drew with the mighty French in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and raised the hopes of an entire football-frenzied nation. Since then dreams have been woven around football in South Korea and especially football in Jeju. Football in Jeju is an overriding passion with one and all, age no bar and the Jeju football scene is enhanced by the presence of some great players and great football venues.

About Football in Jeju

Football in Jeju revels with the presence of dynamic football clubs like the Jeju United. Jeju United is a founding patron of the K-League and has won the K-League tournament in 1989. They were previously known as the Bucheon SK and they now operate out of the magnificent Seogwipo World Cup Stadium.

However, talk football in Jeju, South Korea and the thing that springs readily on to the mind is the Seogwipo World Cup Stadium. Football in Jeju is making its presence felt in the arena of football in South Korea but when it comes to the football venues, this Jeju stadium has clearly arrived, with a kick too.

The Seogwipo World Cup Stadium is a gigantic 42-256-seater sporting venue located in the Seogwipo city. It houses several world-class facilities and has also been the host to a few matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the most notable ones being those between Brazil and China and between Paraguay and Slovenia.

Football in Jeju has its eyes firmly placed on the future and no where is it more apparent than in the design of the Seogwipo Stadium. The stadium may blend in with the surrounds, but it still stands out with its futuristic form, symbolizing determination, perseverance and stolidity.

Football is a popular sport in Jeju and with the facilities for playing available and the inspiration of the football clubs, football in Jeju is sure destined to hit the net.

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