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"I hope we can meet healthy at the next convocation."
As expected, it was 'Captain'. Son Heung-min (Tottenham) thanked his fans after the first and second rounds of Group B in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup. On the 12th (Korea time), Son Heung-min posted on his SNS, "'We will finish safely and return home thanks to the love of the fans during the World Cup qualifying round' and "Thank you very much for your continued love and support of soccer." left a message.
It was two more chaotic games than ever. It was the first game for the Hong Myung-bo, which was launched amid all kinds of noise, to sail. After the appointment of Hong, public opinion was infested. In the non-smooth appointment process, there was even a controversy over Hong's lies. Following the internal revelation of Park Joo-ho, who was a member of the power reinforcement committee, there were even bitter comments from Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo. The 'noise' continued. Eventually, this atmosphere continued in the stadium.
In the first match against Palestine held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 5th, the Red Devils were infested with 'anti atmosphere'. The hanger, which symbolizes the red devil, has already been hung upside down. Then 'The Dark Age of Korean Football', 'Pinokihong', 'I hate them', 'A player is first class, and the chairman is =?!' Placards on the back were placed throughout the stands. After the national anthem, "Jung Mong-gyu Naga" and the so-called 'Anti Call" rang out. Whenever director Hong Myung-bo appeared on a large electronic board, boos came out. It contrasted with the enormous shouts that came out when the players' faces were reflected. To make matters worse, the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
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After the game, Kim Min-jae eventually moved. Kim Min-jae approached the stands and made a gesture to the fans as if asking for restraint. 'Please cheer for usconvey the meaning of ' After the game, Kim Min-jae said in the mixed zone, `I wanted to tell you so because I was a little disappointed in the parts that I hoped and cheered for,' and the wavelength grew even more. In the end, he even announced his position, saying, `There is no cheering for the Red Devils to lose.'
Son Heung-min is upset after the game. I can't speak for the fans. I think there must have been a director that the fans wanted. The players also do their best to wear the coach's clothes because the coach has already been decided. You can't change the outcome. I'm shameless, but if I think of the team as a captain, I'd like to ask for a lot of support and love." Regarding Kim Min-jae's behavior, he also delivered a message to his fans, saying, `Such a case should never come out again.' "The relationship between the fans and the players has to be good, and the fans also come to support the players because they want the team to win in this stadium. If you give a lot of good stories and encouragement to the players, they will be able to play as the driving force. I don't think we should make enemies when we play at home. I want you to think about how you can be of greater help in breaking down the opponent."
Son Heung-min flew away to Oman, which must be won. In the second match against Oman on the 10th, Son Heung-min helped Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) score the first goal in the 10th minute of the first half, followed by a fantastic left-footed shot in the 37th minute of the second half. At the end of extra time in the second half, Joo Min-kyu (Ulsan) even scored a net goal. He played an active role in one goal and two assists, and was involved in all three goals recorded by South Korea. South Korea reported its first win of the third qualifying round with a 3-1 victory thanks to Son Heung-min's performance. It was the best performance that changed the atmosphere.
Son Heung-min went straight back to England. There is an important battle ahead. Tottenham will face Arsenal in the fourth round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London at 10 p.m. on the 15th. Son Heung-min is a self-proclaimed `Ashnall killer.' Son Heung-min ranked fourth with the most points scored by North London Derby ever. Son has played a total of 19 North London derbies so far. He played 17 games in the EPL and two in the League Cup. He scored six goals in the league, one in the league cup, and seven in total, ranking fourth in the all-time rankings. Ahead of Son Heung-min are Harry Kane (14 goals), Emmanuel Adebayor (10 goals) and Robert Pire (9 goals). It is higher than Thierry Henry (5 goals), who was called the king of Arsenal. Kane is also active, but as he currently plays for Bayern, Son Heung-min is the only player who can play in this game. This means that he is currently No. 1 in the North London Derby scoring rankings.
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Give Me Sports said, `Son Heung-min is the only player on the list. He is still playing in the EPL. Son Heung-min is the only Asian player to score more than 100 goals in the EPL. Son Heung-min is one of the best players in Europe. Son Heung-min played a big role in winning the fans' hearts, especially in the match against Arsenal. Son scored seven goals and five assists in 19 games. Son was honored to play in all games with Arsenal.
Son Heung-min's five assists are also a joint first crisis of North London Derby assistance. Son Heung-min, who recorded five assists in the North London derby alone in the league, is tied for first place along with Robin van Persie and Sio Walcutt. As expected, he is the overwhelming number one among active players. The number of games played is also No. 1 in the active field with 19 games. Son Heung-min said, `I'm going back to London now to show good performances in my team, and I hope we can meet in good health at the next convocation. Thank you.," he concluded.
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