Daegu FC is in danger of being demoted, controversy over some veterans leaving training without permission → Disciplinary action will be conducted after confirming the facts

Sep 03, 2025

 Daegu FC is in danger of being demoted, controversy over some veterans leaving training without permission → Disciplinary action will be conducted after confirming the facts
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association



 Daegu FC is in danger of being demoted, controversy over some veterans leaving training without permission → Disciplinary action will be conducted after confirming the facts
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Daegu FC pulled out its sword over the recent controversy over some players' behavior.

An official from Daegu FC said through Sports Chosun on the 3rd, `Recently, some veteran players left the camp training. Related facts were confirmed through self-investigation. I received an affidavit and a statement of circumstances. The disciplinary action was carried out through the squad's disciplinary committee. Some of the drinking issues raised were found to be untrue. The players explained that drinking was not true. However, the club added an additional clause that it will take additional disciplinary action if additional details are found.

Daegu FC, led by head coach Kim Byung-soo, is having a difficult time. He recorded four wins, seven draws and 17 losses (19 points) in 28 games of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025'. remain at the bottom of the table. Since the match against SK (3-1 win) in Jeju on May 3, he has not won in 119 days. In the meantime, there was a super-strong change of coach, but it didn't work. Daegu is on the verge of relegation. The bottom of this season's K League 1 will be automatically demoted to the K League 2 (second division) stage next season.




The anger of the fans was sky-high. On July 27, the team lost 0-1 at home to the Pohang Steelers at Daegu iM Bank PARK. After the game, some fans remained on the soccer field and expressed anger toward the club. Some of the team officials came out and apologized "I'm sorry". In the end, a Daegu official was in tears and reeling. The confrontation between the fans and the club lasted about three hours. The club eventually held a meeting and promised to renovate.

Shocking news broke in this situation. Rumors circulated that some veteran players, who should be at the center of the team, left the training site without permission. As the team's atmosphere was not good, the related content grew with a tail. The club confirmed the relevant details and confirmed the disciplinary action.

Meanwhile, Daegu will now enter the A-match break in September. After two weeks of reorganization, the team will play an away game against Gimcheon Sangmu on September 14. Daegu has yet to win away games.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.