WORLDJun 3 · 06:52 UTCSCMP CHINASCMP’s Asia desk

Tears in North Korea as Kim meets footballers after historic title win

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with the AFC Women’s Champions League-winning Naegohyang Women’s FC team in Pyongyang, celebrating their historic first title. The team defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan 1-0 in the final on May 23.

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