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Liverpool issue apology after Club World Cup 'Rising Sun' posts cause offence in Korea

Liverpool have issued an apology to fans based in Korea after a series of social media posts provoked outrage in the Asian country.

Prior to Saturday's Club World Cup victory over Flamengo, the Reds looked back on their previous meeting with the Brazilians, a 3-0 defeat in the Intercontinental Cup.

That game, which featured a stellar performance from Zico , took place in Japanese capital Tokyo and prompted Liverpool to light-heartedly suggest that 'revenge' was on the cards in Qatar ahead of the 2019 final.

The club's choice of imagery, however, was poorly received in Korea.