‘Collision with Son Heung-min’ Lee Kang-in “I should have followed my brothers better” “I’m sorry for causing great disappointment to my fans.”
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Conflict with Son Heung-min ahead of the Asian Cup semi-final against Jordan
Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), who clashed with captain Son Heung-min (Tottenham) ahead of the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup, expressed his "sorry."
On the 14th (Korean time), Lee Kang-in said through his social network service (SNS), “There was an article reporting that he had an argument with Son Heung-min ahead of the semifinals of the last Asian Cup. He caused great disappointment to football fans who always supported the national team. “I’m really sorry,” he said, bowing his head.
British media ‘The Sun’ exclusively reported on this day, “Son Heung-min dislocated his finger while fighting with his teammates the day before Korea’s elimination from the Asian Cup.”
The Korea Football Association acknowledged the report.
According to the association, there was a table tennis court right next to the restaurant at the Qatar national team's accommodation. After dinner the day before the Jordan match, several young players, including Lee Kang-in, enjoyed table tennis, and most of the players, including coach Jurgen Klinsmann, were at the restaurant.
Accordingly, veteran players such as Son Heung-min scolded the young players who played table tennis excessively, telling them to restrain themselves as they were about to play against Jordan, and in the process, it was revealed that a fight broke out with Lee Kang-in and others opposing them.
Here, it is said that Son Heung-min grabbed Lee Kang-in by the collar, and Lee Kang-in responded with a punch. Son Heung-min dodged his fist.
Lee Kang-in said, “I should have taken the lead and followed my brothers’ words, but I am sorry for showing my fans a bad image. I apologize to the many people who were disappointed in me.”
He apologized once again, saying, “I am well aware of the interest and expectations fans have for me,” and added, “From now on, I will try to help my brothers become a better player and a better person.” 19가이드03