South Korea captain who expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup, currently with Los Angeles FC after joining in August.
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The Standard
… Messi was credited with an assist, that saw him pull level with LAFC's Son Heung-min atop the assists table. …
Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in AtlantaCitizen Digital
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South Korean FA condemns 'personal attacks' as rift rumours growCitizen Digital
South Korea to scale back military exemptions for athletes By AFP October 08, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: South Korea's forward Son Heung-min in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup As …
South Korea to scale back military exemptions for athletesCitizen Digital
… The Korea Football Association (KFA) has been under heavy fire since South Korea crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage, despite high expectations for a "golden generation" captained by Son Heung-min. …
South Korea FA apologises after sex scandal adds to controversiesCitizen Digital
… South Korea's media had labelled the 2026 World Cup squad a "golden generation" and there were high hopes for a team featuring former Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min, Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae and former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in. …
Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointmentCitizen Digital
… Hong, a former national team defender, resigned on July 26, after South Korea finished the World Cup 2026 group stage with one win and two losses, dashing hopes of a deep run led by captain Son Heung-min. …
South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flopCitizen Digital
… "While Inter Miami CF and the LA Galaxy have reached a settlement for the Discovery Priority to sign Casemiro, the terms will be released upon conclusion of the tampering investigation." While other clubs have international marquee talent, like Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min, sig …
Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes dealCitizen Digital
… And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up. …
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historyCitizen Digital
… And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up. …
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historyThe Standard
… And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up. …
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historyLionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, securing the Herons' third straight win as the MLS playoffs approach. The 39-year-old also provided an assist, pulling level with Son Heung-min atop the assists table and extending his record to 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, securing the Herons' third straight win as the MLS playoffs approach. The 39-year-old also provided an assist, pulling level with Son Heung-min atop the assists table and extending his record to 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
South Korea's football association has told fans to stop "excessive personal attacks" on national team players, citing the "psychological burden" following the team's World Cup group-stage exit. The move comes as interim coach Robert Moreno awaits word on a possible extension and the team faces claims of internal divisions ahead of the January Asian Cup.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea will scale back military exemptions for elite athletes following public backlash against footballers celebrating their exemptions for winning Asian Games gold. The government currently rewards Asian Games gold medals and Olympic medals with exemptions, allowing athletes to undergo weeks of basic training instead of 18 months to two years of service.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's football association apologised over accusations of unfair coaching appointment practices and allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees. The KFA faced scrutiny following the national team's group-stage exit from the World Cup, prompting police investigations into obstruction of business allegations related to former head coach Hong Myung-bo's recruitment.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean police conducted search and seizure operations at the Korea Football Association's offices, investigating allegations of "obstruction of business" in the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned in June after the national team was knocked out at the group stage of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil international Casemiro, a 34-year-old midfielder who left Manchester United as a free agent, but Major League Soccer immediately opened an investigation into allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half in an effective playoff with South Korea for second place in Group A.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico with a draw against Czech Republic.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering after an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Coach Hugo Broos called the achievement historic after working with the team for five years.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo scored just after half-time to secure Mexico top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Luis Romo's second-half goal securing top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was among the first 11 players selected to the MLS All-Star squad for a July 29 match against an all-star team from the Mexican league. The MLS First XI, chosen by votes of players, fans, and media, includes five players on World Cup rosters.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea defeated El Salvador 1-0 on Wednesday in their final friendly before the World Cup, with Lee Dong-gyeong scoring in the second half. The win follows a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, and South Korea will begin their tournament campaign against the Czech Republic on June 11.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea captain Son Heung-min said he was "feeling great" ahead of the World Cup and confident in his ability to perform, despite scoring only two goals since joining Los Angeles FC in August and South Korea struggling with recent defeats to Ivory Coast and Austria.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →