Son Heung-min, the captain of South Korea, apologized to the fans for not living up to their expectations at the FIFA World Cup. The Taegeuk Warriors were knocked out of the competition after suffering a 4-1 defeat against Brazil in a round of 16 tie at Stadium 974 on Tuesday.
South Korea have yet to win a FIFA World Cup qualifier outside their home country. They reached the quarterfinals of the competition in 2002, which was held in South Korea. The Taeguek Warriors have been waiting for a knockout win ever since.
South Korea’s captain Son Heung-min apologized to the fans after the Brazil vs South Korea game.
Speaking to the media, he said, “I can only apologize to our fans for not living up to their expectations. We did our best, but I think we played a very difficult game. Still, there is no doubt that all the players fought with pride, gave themselves and worked hard to get this far.”
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The Tottenham attacker was among South Korea’s best players during the FIFA World Cup. He assisted one goal in four appearances during the competition.
Richarlison sends a heartfelt message to Son Heung-min
Brazilian attacker Richarlison sent a heartfelt message to his Tottenham teammate Son Heung-min after Brazil vs South Korea.
On his social media account, he posted a photo of himself hugging South Korean captain Son Heung-min. The photo was captioned, “I know how hard you fought to be here and that is why you are a hero to your people.”
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Richarlison has been in excellent form this FIFA World Cup. He has registered three goals in three appearances so far. The Brazilian is among the leading contenders to win the Golden Boot at the FIFA World Cup.
Meanwhile, the 25-year-old attacker joined Tottenham Hotspur from Everton during last summer’s transfer window. He has struggled to get going at the club, not scoring a single goal in 10 Premier League appearances for the London side. However, a good World Cup campaign with Brazil will give him enormous confidence in the future.
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When is the next 2022 FIFA World Cup match?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-final schedule is as follows:
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