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The Sun
12-06-2025
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- The Sun
PSG's Lee pleads with S. Korea boo boys to back team at World Cup
PARIS Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in has pleaded with South Korea fans to get behind the team at the World Cup after more boos were aimed at coach Hong Myung-bo despite leading them to qualification. South Korea reached next year's finals in North America without losing a game but that does not tell the whole story. The country's football association has been in the firing line, having scrambled about to find a successor after sacking the unpopular Jurgen Klinsmann in February last year. They eventually settled on Hong, the decorated former skipper who had an unsuccessful stint as coach in 2013-2014, during which they went out in the group phase of the World Cup in Brazil. The 56-year-old's return a decade later and the way the Korea Football Association (KFA) went about the dragged-out recruitment process went down badly with fans. He was booed in his first game back and the jeers continued on Tuesday even as the hosts celebrated qualification for 2026 with a convincing 4-0 win over Kuwait in Seoul. 'There are people out there attacking and criticising our head coach and the KFA,' the PSG midfielder Lee, who was on the scoresheet, told reporters. 'But since we players are also part of the federation and the coach is our boss, people's criticism also affects us if they get out of hand. 'I'd like to ask people to see the more positive side of our team. That will help us play better at the World Cup. 'I hope people will help us and keep supporting us.' Hong has won six and drawn four of his 10 matches in his second spell but performances have not always been convincing. With skipper Son Heung-min struggling for form and fitness, South Korea passed up the chance to seal qualification sooner with 1-1 home draws against Jordan and Oman in March. That came after a similarly flat 1-1 draw with Palestine in Amman, Jordan.
The Star
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
PSG's Lee pleads with S. Korea boo boys to back team at World Cup
SEOUL: Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in has pleaded with South Korea fans to get behind the team at the World Cup after more boos were aimed at coach Hong Myung-bo (pic) despite leading them to qualification. South Korea reached next year's finals in North America without losing a game but that does not tell the whole story. The country's football association has been in the firing line, having scrambled about to find a successor after sacking the unpopular Jurgen Klinsmann in February last year. They eventually settled on Hong, the decorated former skipper who had an unsuccessful stint as coach in 2013-2014, during which they went out in the group phase of the World Cup in Brazil. The 56-year-old's return a decade later and the way the Korea Football Association (KFA) went about the dragged-out recruitment process went down badly with fans. He was booed in his first game back and the jeers continued on Tuesday (June 10) even as the hosts celebrated qualification for 2026 with a convincing 4-0 win over Kuwait in Seoul. "There are people out there attacking and criticising our head coach and the KFA," the PSG midfielder Lee, who was on the scoresheet, told reporters. "But since we players are also part of the federation and the coach is our boss, people's criticism also affects us if they get out of hand. "I'd like to ask people to see the more positive side of our team. That will help us play better at the World Cup. "I hope people will help us and keep supporting us." Hong has won six and drawn four of his ten matches in his second spell but performances have not always been convincing. With skipper Son Heung-min struggling for form and fitness, South Korea passed up the chance to seal qualification sooner with 1-1 home draws against Jordan and Oman in March. That came after a similarly flat 1-1 draw with Palestine in Amman, Jordan. - AFP
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PSG's Lee pleads with S. Korea boo boys to back team at World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in has pleaded with South Korea fans to get behind the team at the World Cup after more boos were aimed at coach Hong Myung-bo despite leading them to qualification. South Korea reached next year's finals in North America without losing a game but that does not tell the whole story. Advertisement The country's football association has been in the firing line, having scrambled about to find a successor after sacking the unpopular Jurgen Klinsmann in February last year. They eventually settled on Hong, the decorated former skipper who had an unsuccessful stint as coach in 2013-2014, during which they went out in the group phase of the World Cup in Brazil. The 56-year-old's return a decade later and the way the Korea Football Association (KFA) went about the dragged-out recruitment process went down badly with fans. He was booed in his first game back and the jeers continued on Tuesday even as the hosts celebrated qualification for 2026 with a convincing 4-0 win over Kuwait in Seoul. Advertisement "There are people out there attacking and criticising our head coach and the KFA," the PSG midfielder Lee, who was on the scoresheet, told reporters. "But since we players are also part of the federation and the coach is our boss, people's criticism also affects us if they get out of hand. "I'd like to ask people to see the more positive side of our team. That will help us play better at the World Cup. "I hope people will help us and keep supporting us." Hong has won six and drawn four of his 10 matches in his second spell but performances have not always been convincing. Advertisement With skipper Son Heung-min struggling for form and fitness, South Korea passed up the chance to seal qualification sooner with 1-1 home draws against Jordan and Oman in March. That came after a similarly flat 1-1 draw with Palestine in Amman, Jordan. bur-pst/sco
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
PSG's Lee pleads with S. Korea boo boys to back team at World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in has pleaded with South Korea fans to get behind the team at the World Cup after more boos were aimed at coach Hong Myung-bo despite leading them to qualification. South Korea reached next year's finals in North America without losing a game but that does not tell the whole story. The country's football association has been in the firing line, having scrambled about to find a successor after sacking the unpopular Jurgen Klinsmann in February last year. They eventually settled on Hong, the decorated former skipper who had an unsuccessful stint as coach in 2013-2014, during which they went out in the group phase of the World Cup in Brazil. The 56-year-old's return a decade later and the way the Korea Football Association went about the dragged-out recruitment process went down badly with fans. He was booed in his first game back and the jeers continued on Tuesday even as the hosts celebrated qualification for 2026 with a convincing 4-0 win over Kuwait in Seoul. "There are people out there attacking and criticising our head coach and the KFA," the PSG midfielder Lee, who was on the scoresheet, told reporters. "But since we players are also part of the federation and the coach is our boss, people's criticism also affects us if they get out of hand. "I'd like to ask people to see the more positive side of our team. That will help us play better at the World Cup. "I hope people will help us and keep supporting us." Hong has won six and drawn four of his 10 matches in his second spell but performances have not always been convincing. With skipper Son Heung-min struggling for form and fitness, South Korea passed up the chance to seal qualification sooner with 1-1 home draws against Jordan and Oman in March. That came after a similarly flat 1-1 draw with Palestine in Amman, Jordan. bur-pst/sco
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Korea Herald
11-06-2025
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- Korea Herald
[Graphic News] Korean soccer stars shine in Europe
In the 2025 season, South Korean soccer reached new heights as three national stars — Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in and Son Heung-min — each lifted major trophies with their European clubs. Kim Min-jae anchored Bayern Munich's defense en route to winning the 2024–25 Bundesliga, securing his first German league title. In doing so, he became the first Korean player to win top-flight championships in two of Europe's Big Five leagues, having previously triumphed in Serie A with Napoli. Lee Kang-in enjoyed a breakout season with Paris Saint-Germain, playing a key role in the club's clean sweep of domestic and continental honors: the 2024–25 Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and a historic first UEFA Champions League triumph — along with the Trophee des Champions. Meanwhile, Son Heung-min captained Tottenham Hotspur to victory in the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League on May 21, ending the club's 17-year wait for a major trophy and adding a crowning achievement to his storied career. Together, their success marked a landmark year for Korean soccer, amplifying the country's influence on the European stage and inspiring the next generation of talent across Asia. don@
