Son apologises to fans after South Korea's early World Cup exit; coach Hong jeered on return home
- " as coach Hong Myung-bo made his way out of the airport, but applauded the players who followed behind him.
- South Korea's Son Heung-min before the match against South Africa on Jun 24, 2026.
- (File photo: Reuters/Eloisa Sanchez) 30 Jun 2026 08:02AM SEOUL: South Korea's captain Son Heung-min issued an apology on Tuesday (Jun 30) to fans after the squad's stunning World Cup first-round elimination, a reality he said was "not easy to accept".
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- " as coach Hong Myung-bo made his way out of the airport, but applauded the players who followed behind him.
- South Korea's Son Heung-min before the match against South Africa on Jun 24, 2026.
- (File photo: Reuters/Eloisa Sanchez) 30 Jun 2026 08:02AM SEOUL: South Korea's captain Son Heung-min issued an apology on Tuesday (Jun 30) to fans after the squad's stunning World Cup first-round elimination, a reality he said was "not easy to accept".
Sources: CNA