Asian Games 2018: Tottenham's Son Heung-min faces two-year compulsory military service unless South Korea win gold
6 years, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Tottenham's Son Heung-min faces two-year compulsory military service unless South Korea win gold

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Tottenham’s South Korean star Son Heung-min will have to give up his high-profile Premier League job to complete two years of military service if he is unable to win a gold medal with South Korea. Jakarta: Son Heung-min has lit up the World Cup and the Premier League but unnervingly it is the Asian Games in Indonesia that could make or break the career of the prolific South Korean forward. Anything less than gold and Son, 26, faces a compulsory stint of nearly two years’ military service — a severe blow to the player, his national team and his club, Tottenham Hotspur. Son, who signed a new, five-year deal with Spurs in July, has been released in return for missing South Korea’s first two games at January’s senior-level Asian Cup, along with an international friendly in November.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Son blames ‘mistakes’ after South Korea held by Palestine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Son blames ‘mistakes’ after South Korea held by Palestine

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min said South Korea had itself to blame and could learn from “inspiring” opponent Palestine after being held 1-1 in World Cup qualifying. South Korea is still firmly on course for FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America but Tuesday’s stalemate in Jordan left skipper and talisman Son frustrated. “If we had converted all our chances into goals we …

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1
2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out. Victory left South Korea comfortably top of Group B with four wins and a draw after five matches and on course for the 2026 World Cup in North …

South Korea Coach Emphasizes Protecting Son Heung-min After Injury Return
2 months, 1 week ago

South Korea Coach Emphasizes Protecting Son Heung-min After Injury Return

The Hindu  

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo vows to protect Son Heung-min after his return from injury. The Spurs and South Korea skipper missed recent weeks with a hamstring problem and was subbed off in Tottenham's 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. He was named in the South Korea squad for upcoming games against Kuwait and Palestine but will be protected …

Tottenham star Son Heung-min's father fined £1,683 for violating child welfare law at his South Korean football training centre after being accused of 'beating a student with a corner flag for losing
3 months ago

Tottenham star Son Heung-min's father fined £1,683 for violating child welfare law at his South Korean football training centre after being accused of 'beating a student with a corner flag for losing

Daily Mail  

He is the 62-year-old father of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min Football coach Son Woong-jung has been fined £1,683 by a court in South Korea Son Heung-min's father, Son Woong-jung, has been fined 3 million won for violating child welfare law. Son Woong-jung, pictured in 2018, has been fined £1,683 for violating child welfare law Son Woong-jung is the father …

South Korea appoints Hong Myung-bo as national soccer team’s head coach for second time
6 months, 1 week ago

South Korea appoints Hong Myung-bo as national soccer team’s head coach for second time

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Hong Myung-bo was appointed as South Korea’s head coach on Sunday, giving one of the nation’s 2002 World Cup stars a second chance at the top job. Hong succeeded Jurgen Klinsmann and returned to the position he left in July 2014 after a 12-month spell ended in a disappointing World Cup performance. He was captain of …

Team China squeezes into final World Cup qualifying stage
7 months ago

Team China squeezes into final World Cup qualifying stage

China Daily  

Nervous Chinese fans watch their team during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea on June 11. Team China's Xie Wenneng in action during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea on June 11. …

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier
7 months 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
7 months 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 tells South Korean football bosses not to rush coach search
7 months, 1 week ago

Son tells South Korean football bosses not to rush coach search

New Indian Express  

SINGAPORE: Son Heung-min told South Korean football chiefs not to rush their search for a permanent coach as Jurgen Klinsmann lashed out over his sacking in February. Tottenham star Son scored twice as South Korea booked their place in the final round of World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a 7-0 thrashing away at Singapore. Under-23 coach Hwang Sun-hong was …

Palestinian team reaches final round of Asian World Cup qualification. Son leads South Korea in rout
7 months, 1 week ago

Palestinian team reaches final round of Asian World Cup qualification. Son leads South Korea in rout

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — The Palestinian team advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon on Thursday. Elsewhere, Son Heung-min scored twice as South Korea stayed on course for an 11th successive World Cup appearance by routing Singapore 7-0 to advance to the final round while China still has work …

Son’s South Koreans aim for a momentum shift in World Cup Asian qualifying
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance. We want to be in the semifinals,” said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of South Korea at the 2018 World Cup and will now try to prevent …

South Korea football star released after year-long detention in China
9 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea football star released after year-long detention in China

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 Star South Korean football player Son Jun-ho has …

North Korea to refuse to host Japan World Cup qualifier over ‘infectious diseases’ concerns
9 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea to refuse to host Japan World Cup qualifier over ‘infectious diseases’ concerns

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 North Korea will not host a 2026 World …

Son reveals considering retirement from international football after Asian with South Korea
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Son reveals considering retirement from international football after Asian with South Korea

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min says he considered quitting international football following a turbulent Asian Cup with South Korea but decided to continue for the fans. “Playing for the national team is a promise between myself and the fans,” Son told reporters following Thursday’s disappointing 1-1 home draw with Thailand in a World Cup qualifier. READ | Son Heung-Min scores but Thailand holds …

Lee Kang-in named in South Korea squad following Son bust-up
10 months ago

Lee Kang-in named in South Korea squad following Son bust-up

The Hindu  

Lee Kang-in was named in South Korea’s squad on Monday for World Cup qualifiers this month despite a bust-up with skipper Son Heung-min at the Asian Cup. Tottenham star Son was left with a dislocated finger after clashing with Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lee before South Korea’s semifinal loss to Jordan last month. South Korea’s new interim coach Hwang Sun-hong, who …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final

Firstpost  

Jordan overpowered South Korea and a “devastated” Son Heung-min 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. South Korea failed to have a shot on target and their talisman Son apologised afterwards as his country’s wait for a first Asian Cup since 1960 goes on. pic.twitter.com/o5mZnmq8Vn — CBS …

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal
11 months, 1 week ago

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

South Korea are ‘ready to suffer’ against the tournament’s dark horses Jordan when they meet at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Who: Jordan vs South Korea What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal When: Tuesday, February 5, 2024, 6pm Where: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar After playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw against each other in the group stage, South …

S. Korea win sets up blockbuster clash, as Uzbeks plot 'surprise'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

S. Korea win sets up blockbuster clash, as Uzbeks plot 'surprise'

China Daily  

South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan celebrates with goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo after scoring the winning penalty in the Asian Cup round-of-16 match against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. AP DOHA — Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and join dark horse Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals. After a nail-biting game …

Asian Cup 2023: South Korea keeper Kim ruled out of competition with knee injury
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian Cup 2023: South Korea keeper Kim ruled out of competition with knee injury

The Hindu  

South Korea’s hunt for a first AFC Asian Cup 2023 title in 64 years suffered a major blow when coach Jeurgen Klinsmann confirmed on Friday that first-choice goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu had been ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a knee injury. “What I told the team was that we are here and we have a mission, that …

South Korea suspends striker Hwang Ui-jo over sex video investigation
1 year, 1 month ago

South Korea suspends striker Hwang Ui-jo over sex video investigation

The Hindu  

Striker Hwang Ui-jo has been suspended by South Korea seven weeks before the Asian Cup because of a police investigation into allegations he illegally filmed an ex-girlfriend. Hwang played for South Korea in two World Cup qualifiers this month, scoring a penalty against Singapore but the Korea Football Association on Tuesday suspended him pending the outcome of police investigations. “Football …

Son scores twice as South Korea outclasses China in World Cup qualifier
1 year, 1 month ago

Son scores twice as South Korea outclasses China in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace as South Korea made it two wins from two games in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 victory away in China on Tuesday. South Korea wrapped the game up in the dying minutes through a bullet header by Jung Seung-hyun - from a Son set-piece - and tops Group C with a perfect …

Son Heung-min responds to injury scare after South Korea win
1 year, 1 month ago

Son Heung-min responds to injury scare after South Korea win

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 Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min issued an update …

Son Heung-min on Target as South Korea Thump Singapore in World Cup Qualifiers
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Asian Games | India enter men's hockey final with 5-3 win over South Korea
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games | India enter men's hockey final with 5-3 win over South Korea

The Hindu  

India defeated South Korea 5-3 in a hard-fought semifinal to enter the title clash of the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games here on Wednesday. India looked a bit out of sorts at the start of the second quarter, and the Koreans took full advantage of that and started to put pressure on the 2014 Asian Games champions' defence. …

India Vs South Korea Highlights, Asian Games Semi-final: IND Beat KOR 5-3 to Enter Final
1 year, 3 months ago

India Vs South Korea Highlights, Asian Games Semi-final: IND Beat KOR 5-3 to Enter Final

News 18  

India Vs South Korea, Men’s Hockey Semi-final Highlights: Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas and Abhishek scored a goal each to star in India’s 5-3 win over Korea. Clear favourites to clinch the gold which will guarantee a berth to next year’s Paris Olympics, world no.3 India looked menacing in the pool stages, scoring as many as 58 …

South Korean League of Legends team wins gold at Asian Games. Players secure a military exemption
1 year, 3 months ago

South Korean League of Legends team wins gold at Asian Games. Players secure a military exemption

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — South Korea’s League of Legends team beat Taiwan on Friday at the Asian Games despite being without its star player, capturing not only the gold medal but also winning an exemption from military service at home. Whether online gamers should be included in the exemption has been a matter of discussion in South Korea, but there was …

Asian Games 2023: North Korean athletes snub South Koreans on the podium after missing out on Gold
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: North Korean athletes snub South Koreans on the podium after missing out on Gold

India Today  

Three North Korean shooters refused to participate in a group photo alongside South Korean athletes after their loss in the men's team shooting final at the 2023 Asian Games. The bronze medalists from Indonesia along with the South Korean champions positioned themselves on top of the podium, while the North Korean athletes, Kwon Kwang-il, Pak Myong-won, and Songjun Yu, chose …

After missing out on gold, North Korean shooters refuse to join South Korean rivals in group photo at Asian Games
1 year, 3 months ago

After missing out on gold, North Korean shooters refuse to join South Korean rivals in group photo at Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

Three North Korean marksmen refused to join their South Korean rivals in a group photo of medal winners at the Hangzhou Asian Games after narrowly missing out on gold in a men's team shooting competition on Monday. Gold medalists team South Korea, right, and silver medalists team North Korea pose during the awards ceremony of team men's 25-meter rapid fire …

India tames Korea for thrilling 5-set win in Asian Games volleyball
1 year, 3 months ago

India tames Korea for thrilling 5-set win in Asian Games volleyball

The Hindu  

India served, received, dug, blocked and spiked well above its weight on paper to shock a much higher ranked South Korea in an Asian Games men’s volleyball Pool C game on Wednesday. Asian Games 2023, September 20 HIGHLIGHTS: India stuns South Korea in men’s volleyball; India’s Men’s Fours team in rowing final Coach Jaideep Sarkar called for a timeout to …

Asian Games: India men's volleyball team stun South Korea to enter knock-outs
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: India men's volleyball team stun South Korea to enter knock-outs

Hindustan Times  

India's men's volleyball team, ranked 73 in the world, stunned continental powerhouses and world No. 27 South Korea 3-2 in a nail-biting encounter at the Linping Sports Center Gymnasium here on Wednesday to notch their second consecutive win in as many matches and top the pool standings. India defeated South Korea 3-2 South Korea, the 2018 Asian Games silver medallists, …

North Korea athletes travel to Asian Games: state media
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea athletes travel to Asian Games: state media

The Hindu  

North Korean athletes have travelled to China for the Asian Games, state media said, signalling an end to the country’s more than three-year isolation from global multisport competitions. But Pyongyang said late Saturday it had sent athletes to the Asian Games, to be held in the city of Hangzhou later this month. “A DPRK team left here on Sept. 14 …

Asian Games 2023, Indian football: Jhingan, Sana added to Asiad squad, Stimac to travel as head coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2023, Indian football: Jhingan, Sana added to Asiad squad, Stimac to travel as head coach

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation, on Friday, September 15, 2023, announced that senior India player and key defender Sandesh Jhingan will be joining the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Speaking on the development, AIFF President Mr Kalyan Chaubey said, “It is indeed a positive development on the eve of the Asian Games as the reliable …

PSG gives Lee green light to join South Korea Asian Games squad
1 year, 4 months ago

PSG gives Lee green light to join South Korea Asian Games squad

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain has agreed to let midfielder Lee Kang-in join up with South Korea’s Asian Games squad during the group stage, the country’s football association said on Friday. RELATED | Kylian Mbappe to be available against Nice, says Luis Enrique Teams are under no obligation to release players for the Asian Games as the tournament falls outside FIFA’s official …

North Korea set to end years-long sporting isolation at Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

North Korea set to end years-long sporting isolation at Asian Games

The Hindu  

North Korea has 191 athletes signed up for the Asian Games starting next week, according to organisers, suggesting the country is poised to end its more than three-year isolation from the global sporting arena. The sporting action at the Games in Hangzhou starts on September 19, four days before the opening ceremony, with North Korea scheduled to face Taiwan in …

North Korea set to end years-long sporting isolation at Asian Games 2022
1 year, 4 months ago

North Korea set to end years-long sporting isolation at Asian Games 2022

The Hindu  

North Korea has 191 athletes signed up for the Asian Games starting next week, according to organisers, suggesting the country is poised to end its more than three-year isolation from the global sporting arena. North Koreans are listed on the Games’ website for accredited media to compete in the Chinese city of Hangzhou in sports including athletics, gymnastics, basketball, football, …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: South Korea qualifies for semifinal despite 1-0 loss to Malaysia
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: South Korea qualifies for semifinal despite 1-0 loss to Malaysia

The Hindu  

South Korea clung on to its semifinal berth despite a 1-0 loss to Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. Korea had goalkeeper Kim Jaehyeon to thank for his numerous saves, ensuring the scoreline remained 1-0, which meant Japan couldn’t displace it at fourth place in the table. Malaysia’s opening goal came after a sustained spell of possession …

Asian Games 2023: Korean FA apologise for selecting player with drunk driving conviction
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Korean FA apologise for selecting player with drunk driving conviction

The Hindu  

South Korea’s football association dropped Lee Sang-min from their Asian Games squad on Tuesday and apologised for picking the defender who is ineligible due to a drunk driving conviction. “The KFA humbly acknowledges that in the selection process for the Asian Games national team players announced on 14th, they selected players who did not conform to the national football team …

Indian football team set to miss Asian Games for successive editions
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football team set to miss Asian Games for successive editions

The Hindu  

The Indian football team is likely to miss the Asian Games for the second time in a row as it does not meet the Sports Ministry’s criteria of being ranked among the top-8 sides in the continent. The All India Football Federation had earlier planned that the national senior team head coach Igor Stimac would take an Under-23 side to …

South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann targets Asian Cup title
1 year, 10 months ago

South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann targets Asian Cup title

The Hindu  

Newly appointed South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann wasted little time setting his first target for the team after arriving at Incheon airport on Wednesday, saying he wants to end its Asian Cup drought, which has spanned more than 60 years. Former Germany coach Klinsmann, 58, has signed a contract until the 2026 World Cup and succeeds Paulo Bento, who stepped …

Jurgen Klinsmann Named New Head Coach of South Korea National Team
1 year, 10 months ago

Jurgen Klinsmann Named New Head Coach of South Korea National Team

News 18  

Jurgen Klinsmann has arrived to start his job as head coach of South Korea’s national team and immediately set a target of ending an Asian Cup drought that has stretched for more than 60 years. The 58-year-old Klinsmann, who won the 1990 World Cup as a player and then coached his native Germany to the semifinals in 2006 before guiding …

South Korea seals place in final of Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, beats Thailand 3-1
1 year, 10 months ago

South Korea seals place in final of Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, beats Thailand 3-1

The Hindu  

South Korea recovered from a first match defeat in men’s singles to prevail over Thailand 3-1 to seal its place in the final of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023 in Dubai on Saturday. Sitthikom Thammasin gave Thailand the lead, edging Cho Geonyeop 25-23, 19-21, 21-12 in the opening men’s singles match of the first semifinal tie of the …

The deepening imprint of Asia on the global football map
2 years ago

The deepening imprint of Asia on the global football map

The Hindu  

With the full-time whistle against Portugal, Son Heung-Min, the captain of South Korea, removed his face mask, knelt on the ground and broke down in tears. The Koreans had made it beyond the group stage after 12 years – three World Cups – and this time there were no accusations of ‘robbery’ or ‘thieves of dreams’ against them. The beginning …

South Korea looks to youth after World Cup loss to Brazil
2 years, 1 month 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 …

South Korea slide into World Cup final 16 after beating Portugal
2 years, 1 month ago

South Korea slide into World Cup final 16 after beating Portugal

Al Jazeera  

A 2-1 victory sees South Korea join Portugal in the knockout stages after Uruguay’s 2-0 win over Ghana proves not enough to advance. Hwang Heechan’s 90th-minute winner has put South Korea through to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Portugal. The South Korean team huddled on the centre circle, crowding round a phone …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Son Heung-min Fit Enough to Play in South Korea's Opener, Confirms Coach
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Son Heung-min Fit Enough to Play in South Korea's Opener, Confirms Coach

News 18  

Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea’s opening World Cup match against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after facial surgery, coach Paulo Bento said. It remains to be seen to what extent the South Korean talisman features, with the Portuguese boss cautioning: “He knows and we know that after this injury we cannot take any …

FIFA World Cup: Son Heung-min included in South Korea's squad for Qatar 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Son Heung-min included in South Korea's squad for Qatar 2022

India Today  

Son Heung-min has been named in South Korea's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar despite suffering a fractured eye socket while playing for Tottenham Hotspur. South Korea will enter the World Cup hoping to reach the knockout stages for the first time since being eliminated in the Round of 16 by Uruguay in 2010. Son was …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Son Heung-min Declares Himself Fit After Eye Socket Fracture
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Son Heung-min Declares Himself Fit After Eye Socket Fracture

News 18  

South Korean star Son Heung-min allayed fears he could miss the World Cup on Wednesday as he told fans he “can’t wait to represent our beautiful country" in Qatar. The Tottenham forward had to have surgery on an eye socket fracture suffered in Spurs’ 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille last week. South Korea begin their World Cup campaign against …

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