Suwon FC Terminates Contract Amid Lifetime Ban for Son Jun-ho

Suwon FC has terminated midfielder Son Jun-ho's contract after he received a lifetime ban from the Chinese Football Association for alleged involvement in match-fixing and bribery. Son denies the accusations, claiming he gave a false confession under duress. The case has been referred to FIFA for further review.

Suwon FC has decided to terminate the contract of midfielder Son Jun-ho following a lifetime ban handed out by the Chinese Football Association for alleged match-fixing and bribery activities. The South Korean club announced the decision on Friday, citing the need to alleviate the confusion and concern of their fans.

Son has vehemently denied the allegations made by the Chinese authorities, stating that his confession was made under duress during nearly 10 months of harsh detention conditions. The 32-year-old midfielder had been playing for Shandong Taishan FC in the Chinese Super League before joining Suwon FC earlier this year.

The case has now been referred to FIFA by the CFA, and the global governing body is expected to review the situation for potential disciplinary actions. Son's future in football remains uncertain as both his reputation and career hang in the balance.

(With inputs from agencies.)