Anak begs Kang In for mercy after the match in Korea’s locker room

The captain of South Korea, Son Heung-minfans asked to forgive his colleague Lee Kang-in after the midfielder “sincerely” apologized for his part in a row between the two on the eve of the Asian Cup semi-final.

Son played with Jordan with the index and middle fingers of his right hand joined as the Koreans were knocked out 2-0, a result that extended their 64-year wait for a third Asian title and led to the coach’s sacking Juergen Klinsmann.

The Korea Football Association later confirmed in a British media report that Lee had interrupted a team dinner with some of the younger players to play table tennis, leading to an argument with Son, who saw the dinner as an opportunity for the team to bond before the game . Tottenham Hotspur striker Son was left with a dislocated finger as the players were separated.

Paris St Germain midfielder Lee has come under fire in South Korea, where Son remains the country’s most popular athlete. “Kang-in has done some sincere investigation about his actions and offered a sincere apology to all the national team players, including me,” Son said in an Instagram post on Wednesday

“To prevent Kang-in from committing misconduct again, all of our players, as elders of the national team, will do their part to make him a better person and player. Since that incident, Kang-in has gone through a very difficult time. Please forgive him again with a generous heart.”

In an Instagram post, Lee said he traveled to London to personally apologize to Son. “That day, I did something I shouldn’t have done at dinner. Looking back, it’s something I shouldn’t have done. I am deeply sorry…” Lee added. “I promise to have a more appropriate and respectful attitude when dealing with my superiors and colleagues. I want to thank you again for accepting and accepting my apology.”