Son Heung-min, the captain of the Korean national football team, bowed his head saying, "I'm sorry" for losing to Brazil in the round of 16.
Our national team lost 4-1 to Brazil in the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar held in Doha, Qatar.
South Korea, which was dragged down by four goals in the first half alone, followed with Baek Seung-ho's comeback goal in the 31st minute of the second half, but was unable to cross the wall of World No. 1 Brazil.
Son Heung-min said in a broadcast interview after the game, "I'm sorry that the fans cheered," and "We did our best, but it seems we played a very difficult game."
“There is no question, however, that all of the players fought proudly, devoted themselves and worked hard to get this far,” he added.
Son Heung-min, who injured his face before the opening of the World Cup and showed fighting spirit wearing a mask, said, "I have nothing to say except that I am so sorry that I did not live up to my expectations for cheering for you." I hope you understand," he bowed his head again.
When asked if the pain got worse because he was wearing a mask and playing, he replied, "I'm fine because it's nothing compared to the hardships of the players."
Heung-Min Son made it to the round of 16 for the first time in his third World Cup.
Regarding the junior players who showed good performances in this tournament, such as Lee Kang-in, Baek Seung-ho, and Cho Kyu-seong, Son Heung-min said, "You must continue to do well, and you must feel responsible and do well in the future." I am proud of it, and this is not the end, and I hope to become a better player in the future.”
"I was impressed by the hard work of both the players who played and the players who did not play, and I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the players," he said. Thank you. I will work hard to show more progress with the players in the future, so please support me a lot."