Lee Kang-in Visits London to Apologize to Son Heung-min
National soccer team midfielder Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) announced that he went to London, England and personally apologized to Son Heung-min (Tottenham).
Lee Kang-in posted an apology on his Instagram on the 21st.
In the apology, Lee Kang-in said, “During the last Asian Cup, my short thinking and careless actions caused great disappointment to Heung-min, the entire team, and soccer fans.” 파워볼게임
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 I shouldered as the team’s captain and had time to reflect on myself.
He welcomed me willingly and accepted my visit to London.
“I would like to thank Heungmin again through this article,” he added.
Lee Kang-in said, “I knew in my head how desperate Son Heung-min was for the competition, but I think all the problems started because I was not able to fully understand his earnestness in my heart and actions.”
He added, “Especially as a captain, Heung-min “He did not listen to the advice he gave me for the sake of unity as an older brother and teammate and only expressed his own opinion,” he said.
Lee Kang-in played table tennis separately with some players at a meal the day before the semifinal match against Jordan.
Son Heung-min tried to stop him, but Lee Kang-in did not listen, and the two eventually clashed physically.
It is reported that when Son Heung-min grabbed him by the collar, Lee Kang-in swung his fist at him.
Lee Kang-in admitted his mistake, saying, “I did something I should never have done at the dinner table that day. Looking back now, it was something I should never have done. I deeply regret these things.”
Lee Kang-in, who contacted and apologized to other seniors and colleagues one by one, said, “I am deeply reflecting on the fact that my words and actions lacked consideration and respect when dealing with seniors and colleagues,” and “I have a more correct attitude when dealing with seniors and colleagues.”
“I promised to be polite,” he said.
He also said, “Despite receiving undeserved expectations and support, I apologize once again for disappointing soccer fans by deviating from the exemplary image and duty I should have as a representative player of the Republic of Korea.”