In the group stage of the World Cup, South Korea won a thrilling victory with a magical
sweep into the knockout stage
The controversial Son Heung-min contributed a key assist in the last match against Portugal and instantly became a national hero of South Korea again. According to a reliable source, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yuet dialed Son Heung-min's phone number after the game and expressed his condolences for his injury.
South Korean media revealed that Yoon Seok-yuet was in the South Korean team's success in advancing to the World Cup.
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Afterward, separate phone calls were made to leader Paul Bento and striker Son Heung-min, and a spokesperson for the president's office confirmed the news. Yoon Seok-yul contacted both players during lunchtime on his day off, showing particular concern for Son Heung-min's facial injury.
On the phone, Yoon Seok-yul asked Son Heung-min with concern, "How is the injury on your face? I was really worried that you might get injured again while watching the game." Son Heung-min, on the other hand, firmly stated that he always carries the belief of playing for the country and goes all out to prepare for the coming
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Match against Brazil. It's worth noting that Son Heung-min suffered a bad knock before the World Cup that resulted in a fractured orbital bone, but he's been sticking to the pitch with a mask for this tournament.
