Things have not improved: South Korea captain Son criticises poor pitch conditions
5 days, 12 hours ago

Things have not improved: South Korea captain Son criticises poor pitch conditions

The Hindu  

Captain Son Heung-min believes poor pitches have contributed to South Korea’s stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign after the Taeguk Warriors were held to two home 1-1 draws in the March international window. The matches were moved to regional cities because of poor pitch conditions at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, but Son clearly did not find the surfaces in Goyang and Suwon much better. South Korea will secure its place in the finals for the 11th successive World Cup if they avoid defeat when they play Iraq in Basra on June 5 before returning home for its final round-three qualifier against Kuwait on June 10. Son’s message to the team for the road ahead Son said the South Korean players should humbly accept the lessons of the Jordan draw but added that he would be urging his younger teammates to hold their heads high.

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Son Heung-min criticism forces South Korean authorities to review football pitches nationwide
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4 days, 5 hours ago

Son Heung-min criticism forces South Korean authorities to review football pitches nationwide

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South Korean authorities will inspect elite football pitches nationwide after Son Heung-min blamed poor playing surfaces for affecting their World Cup campaign. Image: AFP Seoul, South Korea: South Korean authorities said Thursday they will inspect elite-level football pitches across the country after national skipper Son Heung-min blamed poor playing surfaces for hurting their World Cup hopes. Bad pitches have been …

South Korea sports ministry to inspect pitches after Son criticism
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4 days, 11 hours ago

South Korea sports ministry to inspect pitches after Son criticism

The Hindu  

South Korea’s sports ministry said on Thursday it will work with the domestic football league to improve the quality of pitches after national team captain Son Heung-min said the issue was partly to blame for poor results in home World Cup qualifiers. “Conditions of football pitches are directly related to the overall quality of games, as they can affect players’ …

Tottenham captain Son sparks South Korea pitch reviews as World Cup bid hit
Top News
4 days, 18 hours ago

Tottenham captain Son sparks South Korea pitch reviews as World Cup bid hit

Al Jazeera  

Captain Son Heung-min says poor pitches for home matches have hurt South Korea’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. South Korean authorities have said they will inspect elite-level football pitches across the country after national skipper Son Heung-min blamed poor playing surfaces for hurting their World Cup hopes. Two home World Cup qualifiers this month were moved away from Seoul because …

Son Heung-min credits Tottenham for recovery support after scoring 50th goal for South Korea
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Son Heung-min credits Tottenham for recovery support after scoring 50th goal for South Korea

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min thanked Tottenham for nursing him back to health and said he felt “100 percent” fit after scoring his 50th international goal for South Korea. Son also missed games for his country but he started and scored in South Korea’s 3-1 away win over Kuwait in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Son’s first-half penalty took him to a half-century …

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier
9 months, 2 weeks ago

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier

China Daily  

Head coach of China Branko Ivankovic looks on in a training session in Seoul, South Korea, June 10, 2024, one day ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match between China and South Korea. BEIJING -- China national team head coach Branko Ivankovic called for unity against South Korea against their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier in Seoul …

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier
9 months, 2 weeks ago

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier

China Daily  

Head coach of China Branko Ivankovic looks on in a training session in Seoul, South Korea, June 10, 2024, one day ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match between China and South Korea. BEIJING -- China national team head coach Branko Ivankovic called for unity against South Korea against their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier in Seoul …

Son’s South Koreans aim for a momentum shift in World Cup Asian qualifying
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Son’s South Koreans aim for a momentum shift in World Cup Asian qualifying

Associated Press  

After a tough 2024 so far, Son Heung-min and his South Korea teammates can change momentum with a win over Singapore on Thursday that would be enough to secure a spot in the last round of World Cup Asian qualifying. South Korea remains on course for its 11th successive World Cup appearance but is still without a permanent coach after …

Failed South Korea hunt for Klinsmann successor unmasks deeper issues
10 months, 1 week ago

Failed South Korea hunt for Klinsmann successor unmasks deeper issues

New Indian Express  

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: South Korea began 2024 vowing to win the Asian Cup but they have endured a year of turmoil and are still without a coach three months after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann. Led by skipper and Spurs ace Son Heung-min, South Korea are on course to reach the next stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. …

Son Heung-min on Target as South Korea Thump Singapore in World Cup Qualifiers
1 year, 4 months ago

Son Heung-min on Target as South Korea Thump Singapore in World Cup Qualifiers

News 18  

Son Heung-min scored a beauty from outside the box as Jurgen Klinsmann’s South Korea thumped Singapore 5-0 on Thursday to launch their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. Victory will go a small way towards winning over South Korean fans yet to be convinced about Klinsmann, but there are tougher assignments ahead, starting with China away on Tuesday. Follow …

South Korea still a work in progress, says Klinsmann
1 year, 6 months ago

South Korea still a work in progress, says Klinsmann

The Hindu  

Coach Jurgen Klinsmann said South Korea is still going through a transition period and wants to see his squad build a strong mentality as it heads toward next year’s Asian Cup in Qatar. Klinsmann, 59, was appointed in February and tasked with building on South Korea’s run to the knockout rounds of last year’s World Cup. If you want to …

South Korea looks to youth after World Cup loss to Brazil
2 years, 3 months ago

South Korea looks to youth after World Cup loss to Brazil

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — South Korea lost in the round of 16 of the World Cup and then lost its coach. PERFORMANCE South Korea was knocked out of the 2019 Asian Cup in the quarterfinals, so reaching the last 16 in Qatar can be seen as a positive. South Korea was appearing in its 10th straight World Cup, and its 11th …

FIFA World Cup: Son Heung Min eyes 'another Korea miracle' against Brazil in round of 16
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Son Heung Min eyes 'another Korea miracle' against Brazil in round of 16

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South Korea’s star footballer Son Heung Min said it was their objective to reach the last 16 but now they hope to go beyond as they face Brazil in a knockout game on Thursday. Doha: Son Heung-min wants his South Korea side to pull off “another miracle” and beat Brazil on Monday in the World Cup last 16 after their …

South Korea World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years, 4 months ago

South Korea World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea enter the World Cup group stage …

FIFA World Cup: South Korea sweat over Son Heung Min's injury
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: South Korea sweat over Son Heung Min's injury

Firstpost  

Son Heung Min suffered a fracture around his left eye and will have surgery, less than three weeks before South Korea’s opening match in Qatar. Seoul: South Korean football fans were nervously following the saga of Son Heung-min’s facial injury on Friday and fear their World Cup will be ruined if the influential skipper is ruled out. ‘Catastrophically devastating’ South …

Son Heung-min Hopes Brazil Thrashing is Learning Experience for South Korea
2 years, 9 months ago

Son Heung-min Hopes Brazil Thrashing is Learning Experience for South Korea

News 18  

South Korea captain Son Heung-min is hoping the 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Brazil in a friendly on Wednesday will prove a learning experience for his World Cup-bound team. The prolific Tottenham Hotspur forward failed to find the net as five-times World Cup winners Brazil cruised to victory before more than 64,000 fans at Seoul’s World Cup stadium. “It …

Pressure grows on South Korea's Son, Japan's Furuhashi
3 years, 6 months ago

Pressure grows on South Korea's Son, Japan's Furuhashi

The Hindu  

Japan's shocking loss to Oman and South Korea's scoreless draw with Iraq to open the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying has increased the pressure on the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Son Heung-min to replicate their excellent European club form in the international arena. 24 in the world, lost 1-0 at home to 79th-ranked Oman last Thursday to …

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Tottenham striker Son Heung-min to lead South Korea in upcoming matches
3 years, 10 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Tottenham striker Son Heung-min to lead South Korea in upcoming matches

Firstpost  

Fixtures in Asia’s eight qualifying groups for the 2022 finals in Qatar will be completed at centralised venues in June because of the coronavirus pandemic. Seoul: Tottenham Hotspur’s prolific striker Son Heung-min was named on Monday to lead a 28-strong South Korea squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers. The remaining Group H matches will all take place in South …

FIFA World Cup 2018: Eyeing pre-quarters berth, holders Germany aim to eliminate S. Korea
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018: Eyeing pre-quarters berth, holders Germany aim to eliminate S. Korea

India TV News  

Defending champions Germany will go for the kill against South Korea to enter the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinals when they face-off in their final Group F contest at the Kazan Arena on Wednesday. Germany has three points from two games, while South Korea is currently last in Group F with two losses, but they still have a chance to advance …

World Cup 2018: South Korea trust in Son Heung-min
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2018: South Korea trust in Son Heung-min

The Hindu  

South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong and midfielder Lee Jae-sung have hailed Son Heung-min as the best Asian player in the world and know they will need him to be at his best if they are to overcome Mexico in Rostov-on-Don. Son struggled to impose himself in the opening game, but Shin is hopeful the Tottenham forward will fare better against …

World Cup: South Korea can progress, says Park Ji-sung
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup: South Korea can progress, says Park Ji-sung

The Hindu  

South Korea legend Park Ji-sung believes low expectations could help his country in a group that has been blown wide open by Mexico's shock win over Germany. Mexico's stunning win, however, has turned the group on its head and despite an underwhelming qualification campaign, Park is confident that South Korea can progress to the knock-out stages. FULL COVERAGE: FIFA WORLD …

World Cup 2018, Sweden vs South Korea: Why Son Heung-min is in such a pessimistic mood ahead of opener
6 years, 9 months ago

World Cup 2018, Sweden vs South Korea: Why Son Heung-min is in such a pessimistic mood ahead of opener

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tottenham Hotspur’s slick striker surveyed his country’s chances following Korea’s last home …

FIFA World Cup 2018 team profile: South Korea aim to overachieve
6 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018 team profile: South Korea aim to overachieve

Hindustan Times  

Head coach: Shin Tae-Yong South Korea will start their campaign as underdogs at the FIFA World Cup 2018. World Cup history: Qualified nine times; best- 4th place Qualifying route: Won Group G in the second round of AFC qualifying – Finished second in Group A of the third round of qualifying Squad: Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu, Kim Jin-hyeon, Cho Hyun-woo; Defenders: …

South Korea World Cup squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
6 years, 9 months ago

South Korea World Cup squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. South Korea have qualified for their ninth consecutive World Cup and their …

Out-of-sorts South Korea desperate to prove a point against Russia
10 years, 9 months ago

Out-of-sorts South Korea desperate to prove a point against Russia

Firstpost  

Out-of-sorts South Korea face a Russia side desperate to prove a point in Cuiaba. The Korean’s fortunes have nose dived since the heady days of 2002 when they turned the formbook on its head by becoming the first Asian side to make it through to the semi-finals. Hong, 45, gained iconic status in Seoul after his side-footed penalty took Guus …

South Korea: The team and the stars
10 years, 9 months ago

South Korea: The team and the stars

Firstpost  

Here’s the South Korea squad for the FIFA World Cup 2014 and five players to watch out for. Other standouts include Sunderland playmaker Ki Sung-Yeung and Kim Young-kwon, a 24-year-old defender who is likely to be South Korea’s next big export to Europe. Here are five players to watch: SON HEUNG-MIN Potentially South Korea’s game changer, forward Son Heung-min is …

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