South Korean footballer, LAFC forward and captain of the national team
South Korea has beaten the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara as Oh Hyeon-gyu seals victory after Hwang In-beom’s equaliser, with Son Heung-min’s side top of Group A alongside Mexico.
South Korea has exited the World Cup group stage after a 1-0 loss in Monterrey, prompting the resignation of head coach Hong Myung-bo. Son Heung-min has apologized to fans, while South Korea’s president calls for sports-administration reforms. The team’s rising generation had been seen as key to future success.
Mexico has secured Group A top spot after Romo’s 50th-minute goal and a pivotal double save from Raúl Rangel preserved a 1-0 win over South Korea, keeping them on course for the knockout rounds. The result keeps Mexico at home for the last-32, with South Korea needing results elsewhere to advance.
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Dinamo Zagreb have defeated FC Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 in the Croatian capital, with McKenna scoring and helping Zagreb solidify their lead in the tie. The 29-year-old defender, who has been linked with Rangers, has featured prominently in Europe this season as Zagreb push towards the play-off round.
LAFC has stretched its undefeated run as Bouanga and Martinez score in a 3-1 win; Son shines for LAFC with a brace, while Sporting Kansas City exits with losses. LAFC is now level on points atop the Western Conference.