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Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
S. Korea look to feed off Son's Europa glory in World Cup qualifiers
Son Heung-min holds the Europa League trophy during a lap of honour after Spurs' final home game at Tottenham Hotspur stadium. (EPA Images pic) SEOUL : South Korea hope Son Heung-min's European success can rub off on the national side when the skipper leads them into crucial World Cup qualifiers next week. Fresh from lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham Hotspur, Son will captain a South Korea squad named Monday who need just a draw against Iraq in Basra on June 5 to reach the World Cup. Failing that, the Koreans will have another chance to clinch a spot in next year's showpiece in the USA, Canada and Mexico against Kuwait in Seoul five days later. South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said he hoped to squeeze even more out of his captain before the end of the season after Son won his first major trophy after 10 years at Tottenham. 'He has always done so well for himself individually, and for him to be captain of the team that won such a big title is something we should be proud of,' Hong said of Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao last week. 'After a long season there is no reward quite like lifting a trophy at the end. 'Hopefully his victory will have some positive impact on the national team.' Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae was left out of the squad because of injury. South Korea top Asian qualifying Group B on 16 points with two rounds of matches to be played. Jordan are second on 13, Iraq third on 12 and Oman fourth on 10. The top two teams qualify for the World Cup, with the next two progressing into a further round of qualifying. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Korea look to feed off Son's Europa glory in World Cup qualifiers
South Korea hope Son Heung-min's European success can rub off on the national side when the skipper leads them into crucial World Cup qualifiers next week. Fresh from lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham Hotspur, Son will captain a South Korea squad named Monday who need just a draw against Iraq in Basra on June 5 to reach the World Cup. Failing that, the Koreans will have another chance to clinch a spot in next year's showpiece in the USA, Canada and Mexico against Kuwait in Seoul five days later. South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said he hoped to squeeze even more out of his captain before the end of the season after Son won his first major trophy after 10 years at Tottenham. "He has always done so well for himself individually, and for him to be captain of the team that won such a big title is something we should be proud of," Hong said of Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao last week. "After a long season there is no reward quite like lifting a trophy at the end. "Hopefully his victory will have some positive impact on the national team." Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae was left out of the squad because of injury. South Korea top Asian qualifying Group B on 16 points with two rounds of matches to be played. Jordan are second on 13, Iraq third on 12 and Oman fourth on 10. The top two teams qualify for the World Cup, with the next two progressing into a further round of qualifying. amk/dh/pst
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report: Bayern to sign replacement defender if Kim Min-Jae departs
Should Kim Min-Jae leave the club this summer, Bayern would go for another centre-back in addition to Jonathan Tah. Hiroki Itō is still sidelined for a lengthy period and Josip Stanišić is planned to cover both at centre-back and right-back. Dayot Upamecano and Tah are expected to be the starting duo in defence next season. Meanwhile, Leverkusen are playing hard ball with Bayer regarding the 29-year-old's transfer. Die Rekordmeister, who are hoping to lure him to the club before the Club World Cup starts, could have to pay a 7-figure fee for his early release.
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Just a draw away from World Cup qualifiers, can Son Heung-min lead South Korea over the line?
SEOUL, May 26 — South Korea hope Son Heung-min's European success can rub off on the national side when the skipper leads them into crucial World Cup qualifiers next week. Fresh from lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham Hotspur, Son will captain a South Korea squad named Monday who need just a draw against Iraq in Basra on June 5 to reach the World Cup. Failing that, the Koreans will have another chance to clinch a spot in next year's showpiece in the USA, Canada and Mexico against Kuwait in Seoul five days later. South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said he hoped to squeeze even more out of his captain before the end of the season after Son won his first major trophy after 10 years at Tottenham. 'He has always done so well for himself individually, and for him to be captain of the team that won such a big title is something we should be proud of,' Hong said of Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao last week. 'After a long season there is no reward quite like lifting a trophy at the end. 'Hopefully his victory will have some positive impact on the national team.' Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae was left out of the squad because of injury. South Korea top Asian qualifying Group B on 16 points with two rounds of matches to be played. Jordan are second on 13, Iraq third on 12 and Oman fourth on 10. The top two teams qualify for the World Cup, with the next two progressing into a further round of qualifying. — AFP
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Korea look to feed off Son's Europa glory in World Cup qualifiers
South Korea's Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and Kuwait (JUSTIN TALLIS) South Korea hope Son Heung-min's European success can rub off on the national side when the skipper leads them into crucial World Cup qualifiers next week. Fresh from lifting the Europa League trophy with Tottenham Hotspur, Son will captain a South Korea squad named Monday who need just a draw against Iraq in Basra on June 5 to reach the World Cup. Advertisement Failing that, the Koreans will have another chance to clinch a spot in next year's showpiece in the USA, Canada and Mexico against Kuwait in Seoul five days later. South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said he hoped to squeeze even more out of his captain before the end of the season after Son won his first major trophy after 10 years at Tottenham. "He has always done so well for himself individually, and for him to be captain of the team that won such a big title is something we should be proud of," Hong said of Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao last week. "After a long season there is no reward quite like lifting a trophy at the end. Advertisement "Hopefully his victory will have some positive impact on the national team." Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae was left out of the squad because of injury. South Korea top Asian qualifying Group B on 16 points with two rounds of matches to be played. Jordan are second on 13, Iraq third on 12 and Oman fourth on 10. The top two teams qualify for the World Cup, with the next two progressing into a further round of qualifying. amk/dh/pst
