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Son Heung-min Thanks Fans After AFC Asian Cup Semi-final Loss

Execution time2024-02-08 07:37

Son Heung-min thanks fans via social media after arriving in London

Heung-min’s son is discouraged

(Al Rayyan = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Do-hoon = Heung-min’s son leaves the stadium with his head bowed after the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup semi-final match between Korea and Jordan held at the Al Rayyan Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on the 6th (local time) They step forward. On this day, Korea ended their challenge for the top spot in Asia by conceding goals to Jordan, Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Tamari. 2024.2.7 superdoo82@yna.co.kr

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Young-ho = Son of ‘Captain’ Heung-min (Tottenham) of the Korean national football team, who suffered the hardship of being eliminated in the semi-finals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup ) 2023 , once again he bowed his head to the fans.

Son Heung-min said on his Instagram account on the 8th (Korea time), “It’s too late to say thank you as I was completely focused on the game during the Asian Cup tournament, which many people were watching on to it.”

He wrote, “The walk back to London after the game was heavy and disappointing, but I arrived safely. I think I was inadequate as a captain and did not lead the team well.”

He finished the post by saying, “I was so proud to be a Korean soccer player because you gave me so much love and support even in this situation. I’m grateful and sorry.”

The Korean national team, led by coach Jürgen Klinsmann, were defeated 0-2 by Jordan in the semi-finals of the tournament held at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on the 7th, ending their quest for the title for the first time in 64 years.

After the Jordan game, Son Heung-min met with reporters and said, “Despite the sacrifice and dedication of many players, we were not able to get the results we wanted, so I feel very bad for the players , our fans, and the people. The Republic of Korea, “Just that,” he said with regret.

Son Heung-min, who scored 3 goals (1 free kick and 2 penalties) in this tournament, is preparing for the home match of the 24th round of the 2023-2024 English Premier League against Brighton & Hove Albion, scheduled for half night of the 11th.

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