South Korea players shun media duties after remarks about Son's military service
Players have cut off informal interviews after leaked footage of reporters mocking Son Heung-min’s military record sparked a trust rift, officials said.
- On Tuesday, South Korea players began boycotting media duties at the FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara after reporters allegedly mocked captain Son Heung-min's military service record.
- Broadcaster JTBC caught reporters mocking Son's 21-month military service requirement on a hot mic; Son earned an exemption after the 2018 Asian Games gold, though he later completed basic training.
- The Korea Football Association expressed regret over 'inappropriate remarks' by media, stating the incident caused 'great shock and disappointment' within the squad.
- South Korean players have since refrained from speaking to domestic media outside official World Cup commitments, though the squad continues to fulfill media duties mandated by FIFA.
- Preparations for Thursday's match against Mexico in Group A continue, with the team remaining focused on the 'support and expectations' of the people during the World Cup.
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World Cup military row erupts as Son Heung-min and South Korea boycott media duties`
A World Cup row has erupted involving Son Heung-min and South Korea after the squad reportedly decided to boycott domestic media interviews following comments about the former Tottenham star's military service.The controversy comes ahead of South Korea's crucial Group A showdown with Mexico, whose experienced manager Javier Aguirre has already warned his players about the threat posed by the national captain.According to reports in South Korea, …
Journalists Mock South Korea's Captain, and Players Go Dark
South Korea's national soccer team has gone quiet—with reporters, at least. Players are refusing media interviews at the World Cup after a TV broadcast accidentally aired two journalists privately mocking captain Son Heung-min's reduced military service, comments that quickly became public in South Korea, reports the Athletic . Son, 33,...
The South Korean football national team decided to boycott the press of their country. The choice came as a result of an episode involving the captain of the Asian team, Son Heung'min, the 33-year-old former attacker Tottenham now at the Los Angeles Fc. According to some international media, during a training session in Guadalajara, Mexico, some reporters would laugh at the attacker for his military service and the conversation would be recorded…
The South Korean football team has launched a boycott of domestic media at the World Cup after a video surfaced showing journalists mocking the team's captain and star player Heung-min Son because of his military service.
The selection of South Korea suspended its usual activities with the press of its country during the 2026 World Cup.The situation follows the broadcast of a video in which journalists made comments about Heung-Min Son.The incident occurred during an open training session.According to images captured by the JTBC network, burlesque comments were heard about Son and the exemption from military service he obtained after the title of the 2018 Asian G…
The South Korean national football team has refused to give interviews or participate in media activities after an audio clip surfaced of a domestic journalist making fun of their captain, Son Heung-min, regarding his exemption from mandatory military service.
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