Lee apologises formally in South Korea for Asian Cup bust-up
South Korea and Paris St Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in formally apologised in Seoul on Wednesday for his role in an altercation with captain Son Heung-min during the Asian Cup as his country prepare for their 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
Lee bowed down to offer a formal public apology at Seoul World Cup Stadium after being called for South Korea's home-and-away World Cup qualifying fixtures against Thailand.
Son was left with a dislocated finger as the teammates got into a scuffle on the eve of their Asian Cup semifinal. Lee had received heavy criticism in South Korea, where Tottenham Hotspur forward Son remains the most popular athlete.
The Koreans ended up losing the semifinal to Jordan, a result which extended their 64-year wait for a third Asian title and also led to coach Juergen Klinsmann being fired.
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