Lee Kang-in joins national team training, “I try to be a more exemplary person”
Apology for ‘collar-grab fight’ at Asian Cup Today, North and Central America World Cup 2nd round qualifier “I am so sorry for disappointing you during the Asian Cup. “Everyone’s bitter comments were of great help to me and I reflected a lot.”
Lee Kang-in (pictured), who received a lot of criticism for his neck-and-neck fight with Son Heung-min, the captain of the national soccer team and nine years his senior during the Asian Cup last month, once again apologized for the disgrace he caused.
Lee Kang-in said in front of the camera right before the national team training held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 20th, a day before the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia 2nd qualifying round against Thailand, “I will work hard to become not only a good soccer player, but also a better person and a more exemplary person.” bowed down. Lee Kang-in apologized to his fans by posting a post on his social media on the 14th of last month after the Asian Cup bottom incident, and a week later, he visited Son Heung-min in London, England and apologized in person.
Prior to Lee Kang-in’s apology on this day, Son Heung-min, who attended the official press conference for the World Cup qualifiers against Thailand, said, “Kang-in gave a sincere apology yesterday (19th) at a gathering of all the national team players.” He added, “I’m no longer talking about my fingers.” “I hope nothing more comes out,” he said. Son Heung-min, who suffered a broken and dislocated finger during a collar-grab fight with Lee Kang-in, said, “I think you can stop writing about my fingers now. “The coach of my team (Tottenham) also joked that it’s okay for a soccer player to have no fingers,” he said, showing his composure. At the same time, “Kang-in showed a courageous attitude by apologizing in front of the players yesterday, telling them everything he had done wrong. I think the players also accepted Kangin’s feelings well. “The national team atmosphere is not as bad as many people worry,” he said.
Korea will play the third round of the World Cup Asia 2nd qualifying round against Thailand at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 21st. On the 26th, the 4th game will be played against Thailand. Korea, which defeated Singapore (first game) and China (second game) last November, will confirm its advancement to the final Asian preliminary round if it wins both of its two games against Thailand. Coach Hwang Seon-hong, who took over as interim head coach of the national soccer team, said, “It is important to show the fans that the team is united, so I told the players to come together as one and play the game.” 일본야동
