[골닷컴, 동교동] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Son Heung-min (29, Tottenham Hotspur), captain of the Korean national football team, was scrambled ahead of the third World Cup stage. Having experienced the frustration of being eliminated from the group stage in the previous two World Cups, this time around, I could see a strong will to show a different side from before.
Son Heung-min attended the ‘SON COMING DAY’ event held at the Adidas Hongdae Brand Center located in Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 4th. Son Heung-min has been working as a global Adidas model since 2008 after she signed a sponsorship contract with Adidas Korea and has continued her relationship until now.
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This event is a combination of Son Heung-min’s ‘hand’ and homecoming’s ‘coming’, and it is a look back on the first half of Son’s best performance this year, especially in the first half of his career, when he became the top scorer (23 goals) in the Premier League last season. I had time. In addition, it was a time to listen to the preparations and determination for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar to be held in November.
At this event, Son Heung-min expressed his determination to show a good image at the World Cup. Son Heung-min said, “(Last February) I was really happy when I was confirmed to qualify for the World Cup final. It was especially meaningful to lead the team as the captain of the national team. said He continued, “We will do our best to show our style as much as possible so that the national team can do what they want to do.”
A lot of attention is being paid to the match against Cristiano Ronaldo (37, Manchester United) in the same group with Europe’s powerhouse Portugal. However, Son Heung-min said, “I think all teams are the same. Ghana and Uruguay are both difficult opponents,” he said. “I don’t go to the World Cup to see Ronaldo. Meeting him doesn’t double the excitement and joy.” .
As a captain, he showed responsibility, such as taking care of his colleagues. Son Heung-min said, “There are young friends in the national team, and there are friends who have been players for a long time. I am telling my colleagues not to give me too much energy because it is a World Cup stage, and to do everything I want to do as much as possible.” “I want to tell you to enjoy the stage. I don’t want you to miss the opportunity that comes once every four years because of the pressure. I want you to have fun and show what you want to do on the playground,” he said.
