Soccer-South Korea captain Son welcomes Lee's apology after Asian Cup bust-up


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Semi Final - Jordan v South Korea - Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - February 6, 2024 South Korea's Son Heung-Min looks dejected after Jordan's Mousa Tamari scored their second goal REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea captain Son Heung-min has asked fans to forgive team mate Lee Kang-in after the midfielder apologised "sincerely" for his involvement in an altercation between the pair on the eve of their Asian Cup semi-final.

Son played against Jordan with the index and middle fingers of his right hand strapped together as the Koreans were stunned 2-0, a result which extended their 64-year wait for a third Asian title and saw coach Juergen Klinsmann fired.

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