2024-03-25 03:55:17
As news broke that Korean national soccer team captains Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), who had a conflict over table tennis during the Asian Cup, have reconciled, attention is being drawn to the reaction of former soccer team captain Ki Sung-yong.
Lee Kang-in expressed his gratitude on Instagram on the 21st, saying, “During the last Asian Cup, my short thinking and careless actions caused great disappointment to Heung-min, the entire team, and soccer fans.”
He continued, “I thought it was important to visit Heung-min in person and offer a sincere apology, and through a long conversation, I understood the weight of becoming younger as the team captain and had time to reflect on myself. “I would like to thank Heung-min again through this article,” he said, conveying the fact that he visited London and apologized.
He said, “Heung-min did not listen to the advice he gave me for unity as captain and teammate and only expressed my opinion. I did something I should never have done at a dinner table. I deeply regret it. Respect for the team.” “Although work and dedication are the most important things, I had many shortcomings. I promised to have a more proper attitude and courtesy when dealing with my seniors and colleagues,” he said.
On the same day, Son Heung-min said, “To prevent Kangin from misbehaving again, all of our players, as seniors of the national team and as captain, will take special care from Kangin’s side so that he can grow into a better person and player.”
He continued, “I did not think that my actions were good, but I thought they were actions that could be criticized enough,” and expressed his determination, “I will try to lead my team members more wisely and wisely in the future.”
Lastly, he said, “Kang-in is going through a very difficult time after that incident. Please forgive me with a generous heart just once. As the captain of the national team, I ask you to do so.”
Ki Sung-yong, former captain of the national soccer team, comforted Lee Kang-in’s sincere apology by commenting, “Let’s do our best.” He also praised Son Heung-min for his great personality, saying, “He is the best” in a post left by Son Heung-min.
Netizens who saw this said, “The captain understands the captain’s heart,” and “It really brings tears to my eyes. Lee Kang-in is a good player, so I hope he grows up again with his mindset. Son Heung-min is really the best. A true leader.”, “The more I think about the great man’s hand cap.” There are continued positive responses such as “It’s cool and the gi-cap is cool too.”
Reporter Kim Won-geun
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2024-03-25 03:55:17