Active communication with Lee Kang-in, “I hope this will be an opportunity to grow into a strong person.”
“I will beat Thailand on the 26th.” On the 22nd, Korean national soccer team captain Son Heung-min (second from the right in the front row) arrived at Incheon International Airport before leaving for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd qualifying visit match against Thailand (on the 26th). He is raising his hand and saying hello to the fans who are there.
“That seems like a really difficult question.”
Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham), captain of the Korean national soccer team, stood in the common coverage area after the 2026 North and Central America (USA, Mexico and Canada) World Cup Asia 2nd qualifier (1-1 draw) against Thailand held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 21st and did not speak for a while. I couldn't do it. When asked about his remarks that seemed to suggest retirement from the national team after losing 0-2 to Jordan in the Asian Cup semifinals last month, Son Heung-min hesitated for a moment and said, “If I had only thought about it, I would have quit (the national team). “That kind of feeling has come to an end right around the corner,” he said, confessing his emotional distress so far. At the time, Son Heung-min said in a post-match interview, “I think I need to think about whether I can continue with the national team in the future.”
However, Son Heung-min said on this day, “I have never taken my position as a member of the national team for granted. “I hope I can grow into a strong person and never have these weak thoughts again,” he said, holding his heart together. Son Heung-min has so far sought advice from his father (SON Woong-jung, head coach of SON Soccer Academy), as well as seniors such as Park Ji-sung (Jeonbuk technical director), Cha Du-ri (former national team coach), and Ki Sung-yong (FC Seoul). Son Heung-min said, “The support of many people was a great help. I want to keep my promise to my fans. “As long as I’m fit and as long as the national team needs me, I’ll put my head down and play hard,” he said.
After Korea was eliminated in the semifinals of the Asian Cup, it was revealed that Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in (23, Paris Saint-Germain) grabbed each other by the collar the day before the semifinals. However, Lee Kang-in visited Son Heung-min in London, England and apologized, and things seem to be settling with an official apology ahead of the match against Thailand. Son Heung-min, who started as a starter against Thailand, was seen rubbing shoulders with Lee Kang-in, who was substituted in the second half, during the game. Son Heung-min expressed the team atmosphere, saying, “I want to say thank you to all the players for trying to become one.” The national team left the country on the 22nd to visit Thailand on the 26th. 스포츠토토
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