Lee Kang-in Shows Chemistry with Neymar in Pre-Season Friendly Against Jeonbuk
Written by Jason Seo
Busan, South Korea –
In a pre-season friendly match against Jeonbuk at the Busan Asian Main Stadium, Lee Kang-in (22) of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) showcased a special connection with G-Dragon.
Neymar was the star of the match, scoring multiple goals along with Asensio, leading PSG to a 3-0 victory.
However, the spotlight was also on Lee Kang-in, who had suffered a minor hamstring injury during a practice match last month. He made his return to the field as a substitute in the 24th minute of the second half, playing for 20 minutes. This marked the first official match where Lee Kang-in and Neymar played together since joining PSG.
The duo displayed great chemistry on the field, raising expectations for the upcoming season.
After the game, Lee Kang-in expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you for your interest and support. I want to thank the fans who came out in the hot weather today. I will continue to show a positive image and prove the growth of Korean football.”
During the match, Lee Kang-in and the PSG team wore special uniforms in collaboration with G-Dragon’s brand, Peace Minus One. The dress number featured a daisy, symbolizing peace and hope, and the phrase “ici c’est Busan” (This is Busan) was also incorporated.
It is worth noting that Lee Kang-in has been a longtime fan of G-Dragon, and the two met in Osaka, Japan last month. PSG even posted a photo of their encounter on social media, expressing their desire to reunite in Busan.
This unique partnership between Lee Kang-in and G-Dragon has excited fans, highlighting the fusion of football and music.
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Provided by OSEN | 2023.08.04 15:37
[OSEN=서정환 기자] Lee Kang-in (22, PSG) continued a special relationship with G-Dragon.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) played a pre-season friendly against Jeonbuk at the Busan Asian Main Stadium on the 3rd and won 3-0. Neymar scored several goals and Asensio scored one goal.
Lee Kang-in started a practice match on the 22nd of last month, but after playing 43 minutes, he felt discomfort with his right hamstring and was replaced. Since then, Lee Kang-in has missed all three Asian tour matches in Japan. Lee Kang-in focused on rehabilitation to play in Korea.
Lee Kang-in, who started off the bench against Jeonbuk, was brought on as a substitute in the 24th minute of the second half and played 20 minutes. It was the first time that Lee Kang-in and Neymar teamed up in an official match after joining PSG. The two players had great chemistry and made them look forward to the season.
After the game, Lee Kang-in said, “Thank you for your interest. Thank you to the fans who came to the stadium today in hot weather. As always, I will show you a good image every second. I will prove that Korean football has developed a lot and there are many good players.”
On this day, Lee Kang-in and the PSG team played in special uniforms. PSG wore a special kit designed in collaboration with GD’s brand, Peace Minus One. A daisy, the symbol of Peace Minus One, meaning ‘peace’ and ‘hope’, was drawn on the dress number. The French phrase ‘ici c’est Busan’ (This is Busan) was also inserted.
On the 26th of last month, GD posted a photo of his meeting with Lee Kang-in in Osaka, Japan on social media. Lee Kang-in has been known as a fan of GD since he was a shooter. PSG posted a photo of the two, saying, “We hope to see you again in Busan.” GD also continued a good relationship with Lee Kang-in in Busan. / jasonseo34@osen.co.kr
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