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South Korea’s K-League season kicked off Friday with Jeonbuk Motors hosting Suwon Bluewings in an empty World Cup Stadium in Jeonju.

Foreign interest is suddenly high in the oldest professional soccer league in east Asia, with broadcasters from at least 17 countries recently obtaining rights for the competition and taking the live feed for some games as far away as Germany, India and Australia.

Canadian international defender Doneil Henry, who has won 31 caps for Canada, started for the Bluewings. The 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., left the Vancouver Whitecaps in November for the Korean league. Jeonbuk has been champion for five of the past six years and is aiming to start the season with a victory against the FA Cup holder.

 

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