Son: World Cup pain lingers, mutual respect needed with media
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 신동훈 기자
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Key points
- Son speaks ahead of first A-match under interim boss Moreno, vows to give his all in new environment
- Still recovering from 2026 World Cup failure, emphasises need to focus on future rather than past
- References media tensions during World Cup, urges mutual respect between players and journalists
Summary
Son Heung-min has opened up about South Korea's fresh start under interim manager Robert Moreno. With Ecuador friendly on the 24th followed by four matches in September and October, Son said players must show passion and emotion to regain supporters' trust.
Whilst acknowledging the wound from 2026 World Cup elimination remains, Son insisted the team cannot dwell on the past. He also referenced tensions with media during the World Cup, urging players and journalists to respect one another as people.
Original headline
[IN PRESS] '여전히 주장' 손흥민 "북중미 월드컵 생각하면 아직도 고통스러워...미디어와 갈등? 사람 대 사람으로 존중해달라"
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