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When Korean national football team ace Son Heung-min (30, Tottenham) couldn't hide his sadness after losing the match against Ghana, Ghana's coaching staff and players consoled him, while Ghana's coaching staff and players showed 'fandom' for Son Heung-min through 'self-camera'. appearance was captured.



Korea lost 2-3 to Ghana in the second leg of Group H at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar held in Al Rayyan, Qatar on the 28th (Korean time).



The game, which was trailing 0-2, was turned around with Cho Kyu-seong (Jeonbuk)'s consecutive goals in the second half, but in the end they conceded one more goal.



After the game, Son Heung-min sat down on the ground and couldn't hide his sadness.



Then coach Otto Addo and several Ghanaian players and coaching staff approached Son Heung-min and comforted him by patting him.



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In particular, coach Addo is also a leader who has a relationship with Son Heung-min in the Hamburg youth team in Germany.



Although they fought fiercely for 90 minutes in the first and second half, it was a moment that stood out for their sportsmanship as they held hands after the game.



However, at this time, a Ghanaian staff came to Son Heung-min's side and secretly took a picture with Son Heung-min with a 'self-camera' on a mobile phone.



Eurosport reported this today (29th) and said, "Son Heung-min couldn't hide his tears after the game, and the Ghanaian players and coaching staff comforted him." He came next to Son Heung-min, put his arms around his shoulders, and took a picture together."



Australia's Yahoo 7 also reported the same, saying, "Son Heung-min was not in the mood to take a picture together," and "this behavior of Ghana staff is being criticized by fans online."



Korea, which is ranked 3rd in the group with 1 draw and 1 loss, must win the game against Portugal on December 3rd, and Uruguay wins the match between Uruguay and Ghana held at the same time, but Korea must beat Uruguay in terms of goal difference to advance to the round of 16.



Or, if Uruguay and Ghana draw, South Korea must beat Portugal by 2 goals or more.



(Photo = ESPN FC social media account screen capture, Yonhap News)