<Reporter Kim Young-seong>



Son Heung-min, who suffered a facial fracture exactly a month ago, is showing stronger motivation than ever.

Even when the wounds on his face are not fully healed, he continues to fight for his mask with the responsibility of the captain.



This is Reporter Kim Hyeong-yeol.



<Reporter Kim Hyung-yeol>



Son Heung-min, who was eager to win his 3rd World Cup as Asia's first Premier League scorer, suffered a facial fracture that took more than 6 weeks to fully heal 18 days before the opening ceremony and went on the operating table.



Although he desperately needed rest and stability, he displayed an indomitable will with a bright smile on his face, with clear scars and swelling.



[Heung-Min Son/Captain of the soccer team: If there is such a possibility that is a little lower than the real 1%, I think I will run after seeing it.

I think you should take that much risk.]



Wearing a mask, go to the game and shout Fighting,



[Son Heung-min/Soccer team captain: Let's go!

Let's go!]



I hit the ground with all my might.



In a situation where I couldn't even tighten my mask because of open wounds and swelling, it was hard to concentrate on the game because of the sweat and my vision, but I threw myself into the air and even tried to make a header even with the mask off, pouring in everything.



After his bitter defeat, he blamed himself.



[Heung-Min Son/Captain of the soccer team: I am grateful that other players have done so, even though I have to play a little more role...

It's a little difficult.]



The scars are getting darker, and the swelling is still on his face, but Son Heung-min endures everything and gets back on the ground.



On the first day of entering Doha, Son Heung-min, who was determined to see the large-scale photo hanging on the building, is determined to show more miracles than four years ago when he defeated Germany.



[Heung-Min Son/Captain of the soccer team: It's not over until it's over, so I'll do my best and believe in a few percent possibility and try to show a good look until the end.]



(Video coverage: Lee Byung-ju, video editing: Oh Young-taek, CG: Seo Seung-hyun) ·Assistant)