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| The match between South Korea and China in the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 11th. Son Heung-min is cheering with Lee Kang-in, who scored the first goal. Sangam = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2024.06.11/ |
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| Paris Saint-Germain Open Training was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 2nd. Neymar is playing a joke on Lee Kang-in. Busan = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.08.02/ |
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'Genius Midfielder'Lee Kang-in (23, Paris Saint-Germain) drew a life graph looking back on his career so far. Naturally, names of 'World Class' such as teammate South Korean Captain Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham) and PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe (26, Real Madrid) appeared.
Lee Kang-in appeared on EA Sports FC Online YouTube, which seems to have been filmed during a domestic break, calmly unraveling his 's story" about his days as a Valencia youth, joining PSG last summer, and being turned away when he was coach of the national team Paulo Bento. There were many honest stories that were brought up for the first time.
Regarding the reason why Lee Kang-in moved from Mallorca to PSG for a transfer fee of 22 million euros "Paris (PSG) is Paris." As all soccer players know, PSG is the club where the best players from all over the world go. Paris is the team Neymar, Lionel Messi and Mbappe played a year before I joined. It will be hard for anyone to turn down a PSG offer."
Lee Kang-in continued, `PSG is a club that does well (playing soccer) in other top teams in the league. But I went to Paris from a team that was fighting the bottom half (Mayorkas). Of course, it was difficult to compete for the starting lineup. (But) I knew all too well that those moments would make me stronger and make me progress. I made the choice because I thought there would be a lot to learn from training, playing, and living with such a great player."
Taking part in a pre-season tour side by side 'Brazilian superstar'Neymar suddenly left for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. He was a player who cared especially for Lee Kang-in who needed to adapt. You're doing it all the time??He's even playing around with silver. Lee Kang-in dreamed of Neymar playing when he was a boy. I wanted to learn and follow him"I wondered how different football players would be, but Neymar and Mbappe were different. When you do it together, you feel different. 'How can he do that?' It made me think. You're really good."
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| Paris Saint-Germain Open Training was held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 2nd. Lee Kang-in and Neymar are training. Busan = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.08.02/ |
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"But the joke is too much. What would you do when Neymar is playing a prank?," he said with a smile. Lee Kang-in liked me very much and took good care of me. It would have been better if we played together for a longer time, but it was a pity that we moved." He said he sometimes keeps in touch with Neymar. Then "It's actually different from what people think and how it's shown in the media. Neymar is calm and mature. When he transferred, he was invited to his house and ate with Marquinos and Keylor Navas. On the spot, he talked about his experience, his life, and what is important as a soccer player. I learned a lot. I thought I should work hard to become a cool person like that" he said.
Mbappewa has made unforgettable memories during the full season of the 2023-2024 season. Lee Kang-in said "Mbappe is three years old, a good soccer brother " Mbappe never hits a shot hard. But he has a strong shot. If I shoot next time 'Why are you kicking so hard? You don't have to kick hard. If Heungmin works out together, he'll be the same 'Why are you kicking so hard?It is said to be '. So if you kick it loose, the shot goes in. I'm learning a lot about that. He said, "I learn a lot by getting help from experienced and talented players."
Lee Kang-in played in 36 games, including the Cup, at PSG led by head coach Luis Enrique, and exploded with five goals and five assists. He achieved 'DOMESTIC TRAVEL', including Ligue 1, Kupde France, and Trophy de Champion. Lee Kang-in said "The two players had a great influence. He was better to me than other players from the beginning. Thank you so much. It's really special to play with good players (such as Mbappe). It's a shame Mbappe has transferred, but Mbappe will go (to Real) and do really well. A talented player is good at everything." He expressed his desire to face Mbappe in the Champions League final next season. July 9 marks the first anniversary of Lee Kang-in joining PSG.
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| KIA-KT match held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 15th. Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) is visiting the stadium and watching baseball. Suwon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.6.15/ |
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In this interview, Lee Kang-in said, "I have been a person who has had to play soccer since birth"He confessed. His father, who likes sports, especially soccer, wanted to raise his son as a soccer player even before Lee Kang-in was born. Lee Kang-in "He created a good environment for his father to become a soccer player. I feel like I was a must-have footballer." She confessed that she helped older sisters grow into soccer players.
Lee Kang-in, who went to study in Valencia, Spain at the age of 11, said, `If I went alone, I would never have been a good player. Family was a great force. When my sisters were young, I was so grateful that they went with me for my dream. "In Valencia Youth, the reality was that if they didn't do well, they would be released. It may seem cool, but no one can touch it if they are good at soccer. I tried to improve every moment in the cold world"The bleeding efforts at that time made Lee Kang-in what he is now."
Lee Kang-in has not been on board the Bento for a long time ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Then, he was selected to the national team ahead of the finals and successfully played his first World Cup. Lee Kang-in, who looked back on the period when he was not selected, said "Honestly, I was disappointed and coldly annoyed." After that time, I think I wasn't good enough. The coach eventually picked a player who would be more helpful to the team. At that time, I think I grew more because I wanted to play." Then "These days, I try to become a necessary player for the team rather than why the coach doesn't use me. "I want to tell you that if you are preparing your best even in the (difficult) moment, you will have your own time."
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