Korean national team captain Son Heung-min apologized for his team’s exit from the group stage. world cup“I am hurt beyond words,” he said, adding that he aspired to “win the hearts” of the people again.
for a long time post Son, a South Korean soccer superstar and a big name in Major League Soccer with Los Angeles FC, said on Instagram Monday night that he understands the team’s fans’ disappointment after the team’s tied performance in the tournament. harsh criticism The president’s protest led to director Hong Myung-bo’s resignation.
Son said, “I have no intention of conveying the disappointment and heartbreak of my fans with just the words, “I’m sorry.” That’s why I feel that just saying those words is not enough.
“The “stage of children’s dreams” that we always talked about has collapsed,” he added. “I feel unspeakably stuck and hurt. To be honest, it’s still not easy for me to accept this reality.”
South Korea wins the first match vs. Czech Republicthen lost two Group A games — Mexico and South Africa.
The team finished third in the group and was unable to advance.
Son, who started on the bench in the final group match against South Africa, did not score a goal at the World Cup and said he felt personal responsibility for not being able to “repay the time, heart and constant support and love” the fans gave them.
Son, 33, hinted that he would not retire from national soccer, saying, “I want to do my best in my position again to win the hearts of the Korean people and soccer fans.”
Son also appealed to supporters, “Rather than criticize or hurt all the players, please send warm support and encouragement.”
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