Heung-Min Son, South Korea players boycott press during FIFA World Cup 2026, know what happened | Football
New Delhi: South Korea players boycotted media duties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after remarks surfaced mocking captain Son Heung-minโs military service background. The decision came after comments allegedly made during a training broadcast at the teamโs base camp in Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 7, were circulated widely on social media. The remarks reportedly referred to Sonโs exemption from mandatory military service and his leadership role, triggering backlash from fans and football followers. Notably, military service is compulsory in South Korea for most men. Son received an exemption after the countryโs gold medal win at the 2018 Asian Games,…