Son Heung-min

Major League Soccer unveiled its full All-Star Game roster ahead of its annual matchup with Liga MX's best players, with a number of the league's top stars supplementing an already impressive XI selected through fan voting. Lionel Messi is the headliner, while new additions include Sam Surridge, Evander, Tim Ream and Anders Dreyer.

Son Heung-min must have thought he was about to shush the inhospitable Guadalajara Stadium and quieten the noises about his powers being on the wane following a recent series of ineffective performances. Lifting the ball over Raul Rangel in the Mexico goal after 16 minutes, Son was poised to celebrate his first World Cup goal since 2018, only for defender Edson Alvarez to perform a superb acrobatic overhead clearance off the line. Had the ball gone in, a belated linesman’s flag would have ruled...

Fans have taken to social media to react as Korea Republic captain Son Heung-min will lead the line to face FIFA World Cup co-host Mexico today, June 18 (ET).

Luis Romo’s winner sealed Mexico’s place atop Group A, sending El Tri back to Azteca and fueling belief that this could be their strongest World Cup team since 2002.

A World Cup row has erupted involving Son Heung-min and South Korea after the squad reportedly decided to boycott domestic media interviews following comments about the former Tottenham star's military service. The controversy comes ahead of South Korea's crucial Group A showdown with Mexico, whose experienced manager Javier Aguirre has already warned his players about the threat posed by the national captain. According to reports in South Korea, members of the squad were angered by remarks allegedly picked up on a hot microphone after an open training session had concluded. The comments are said to have referenced Son's exemption from the majority of South Korea's mandatory military service, an issue that remains highly sensitive in a country that technically remains at war with North Korea. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say One reporter was quoted as saying: "He runs like an old general." Another allegedly remarked: "This b*****d doesn't know the meaning of military." Further comments won't be repeated. The backlash has prompted South Korea's players to reportedly refuse interview requests from Korean journalists for the remainder of the tournament, despite FIFA regulations requiring players to make themselves available to the media before and after matches. Son was exempted from completing the standard 21 months of military service after helping South Korea win gold at the 2018 Asian Games. However, he still undertook three weeks of basic military training and later completed a substantial period of community service. The 33-year-old remains one of the most revered sporting figures in his homeland and is widely regarded as Asia's greatest footballer. Having previously inspired South Korea into the knockout stages of a World Cup, Son is hoping to repeat the feat in what could prove to be his final appearance at the tournament. LATEST SPORTS NEWS: Thomas Tuchel left furious after national anthem incident in England World Cup win over Croatia Cristiano Ronaldo was finished at the last World Cup and Portugal have bowed to him for too long Thomas Tuchel spotted having heated row with England star during World Cup victory over Croatia "Now it is my dream to repeat that journey in what may well be my last World Cup," Son recently said. "Perhaps go even further. Who knows?" South Korea opened their campaign with victory over the Czech Republic, although Son was unable to find the net despite several promising opportunities. Mexico manager Aguirre is refusing to underestimate the former Premier League Golden Boot winner. Fresh from guiding Mexico to a win over South Africa in the tournament's opening match, the veteran coach immediately reminded his players about the danger posed by Son once celebrations inside the dressing room had subsided. "Beware Son Heung-min," was reportedly among his first messages to the squad. Aguirre is taking charge of Mexico at a World Cup for the third time and knows the dangers of complacency, particularly against opponents capable of producing moments of individual brilliance. Mexico are expected to adopt the aggressive approach that overwhelmed South Africa in their opener, but Son's determination to respond to the growing controversy surrounding him could provide South Korea with additional motivation. With both nations winning their opening matches, the clash in Guadalajara could go a long way towards deciding which side finishes top of the group. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Lee Young-pyo, a FIFA World Cup hero turned analyst, predicted Wednesday that Korea captain Son Heung-min will play a crucial role in the Taegeuk Warriors' upcoming match against Mexico. Lee, who provides commentary for KBS, used data from Korea's 2-1 win over Czechia in their Group A opener last week to build his case. "Son Heung-min had 40 percent of Korea's shot attempts against Czechia," Lee told reporters at Chivas Verde Valle in Zapopan, western Mexico, where the national team trained for Thursday's match against the World Cup co-host. "Son reached 35 kilometers per hour with his top sprint speed, and it was the fifth-best mark in the entire tournament. The top four players were all in their early 20s and Son was the only one in the top five in his 30s." Son, who will turn 34 in July, faced persistent questions about his decline in the weeks leading up to the tournament. He arrived in Mexico not having scored in league play for Los Angeles Football Club this season. Son had some good looks against Czechia but failed to find the back of the net before being subbed out for forward Oh

South Korea’s build-up to a key World Cup clash with Mexico has been disrupted by a growing feud with the media after comments about captain Son Heung-min sparked outrage.

GUADALAJARA, June 17 — South Korea’s World Cup build-up has been thrown into turmoil after a breakdown in re...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Korea’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country's media following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min. The spat reportedly led to the resignation of one of the team’s media officers on Tuesday. The national team has yet to confirm the resignation, which has been reported by some of the media covering the Korean squad in Guadalajara. Access for the media had apparently been cut off after the comments against Son were caught on camera. Players reportedly refrained from speaking to Korean media outside official World Cup commitments, and scheduled interviews with players were canceled. Mexican media said there was a meeting between the team's media officers and the Korean media to discuss the incident. There was no media access scheduled on Tuesday. The pre-match news conference is scheduled for Wednesday. The Korean soccer association said it regretted “the inappropriate remarks made by some media personnel during the national football team’s training at the

Son Heung-min didn't speak to South Korean media after their 2-1 World Cup win against Czechia.