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Was Son Heung-min benched over media boycott? Whistleblower claims squad rift cost Korea at World Cup.

Rep. Jin Jong-oh claims a dispute over a player-led move to not speak with the media influenced Hong Myung-bo’s decision to start the veterans on the bench in Korea’s pivotal World Cup loss to South Africa.

2026.7.1

Lee Jae-sung trains at the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on June 2, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. [NEWS1]

Veteran midfielder Lee Jae-sung gears up for 'final' World Cup

Midfielder Lee Jae-sung is preparing for his third FIFA World Cup, which kicks off next week in Mexico for Korea. The 33-year-old believes it will also be his last one.

2026.6.3

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Berlin players, including Jeong Woo-yeong, center on top, celebrate after winning the German Bundesliga football match between SC Freiburg and 1. FC Union Berlin in Freiburg, Germany, on March 15. [AP/YONHAP]

Union Berlin's Jeong Woo-yeong bags added-time winner against Freiburg

Jeong Woo-yeong scored a 92nd-minute winner to give Union Berlin a 1-0 victory over Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

2026.3.16

Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo looks on during training at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey on Sept. 5. [YONHAP]

Keeper Jo shines in U.S. friendly win as players vie for World Cup spots

Korea’s 2-0 win over the United States on Saturday offered manager Hong Myung-bo a clearer picture of players battling for spots on the 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, with goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo standing out with a clean sheet.

2025.9.8

Korea's Lee Jae-sung, right, vies for the ball during a friendly against the United States at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey on Sept. 6. [YONHAP]

Korean midfielder Lee Jae-sung uncertain for Mexico friendly due to hamstring injury

Veteran midfielder Lee Jae-sung's availability for Korea's friendly match against Mexico on Tuesday remains unclear due to a hamstring injury.Lee, 33, was subbed off after he exhibited pain in the friendly against the United States on Saturday.

2025.9.8

Dresden's Dominik Kother, rear, and Mainz' Lee Jae-sung, front, challenge for the ball during the German soccer cup first round match between Dynamo Dresden and FSV Mainz 05 in Dresden, Germany, Aug. 18. [AP/YONHAP]

Midfielder Lee Jae-sung returns to Mainz in German Cup win over Dresden

Mainz edged Dynamo Dresden 1-0 on Monday to advance to the second round of the German Cup, with midfielder Lee Jae-sung making his return in a protective mask after facial injuries.

2025.8.19

Mainz midfielder Lee Jae-sung, left, vies for the ball during a Bundesliga match against VfL Bochum in Bochum, Germany, on May 10. [XINHUA/YONHAP]

이재성, 시즌 8호 어시스트 기록했지만 마인츠는 챔피언스 리그 진출 실패

Mainz midfielder Lee Jae-sung registered his eighth assist of the 2024-25 season in a huge 4-1 win over VfL Bochum at Ruhrstadion in Germany on Saturday, but his side missed a coveted ticket to the Champions League.

2025.5.19

Mainz midfielder Lee Jae-sung, left, vies for the ball during the Bundesliga match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Mewa Arena in Germany on May 17. [AFP/YONHAP]

Lee Jae-sung’s late heroics send Mainz back to UEFA competition after yearslong absence

Mainz punched a ticket to the Conference League next season after drawing 2-2 with Bayer 04 Leverkusen and finishing the 2024-25 Bundesliga in sixth place on Saturday, securing a berth in what could be Lee Jae-sung’s final season at the club.

2025.5.18

Mainz midfielder Lee Jae-sung, center, vies for the ball during a Bundesliga match against Frankfurt at Mewa Arena in Mainz, Germany, on May 4. [AP/YONHAP]

이재성·홍현석, 챔피언스리그 데뷔 난항

Korean midfield duo Lee Jae-sung and Hong Hyun-seok may miss out on their Champions League debuts in the 2025–26 season, as Mainz is unlikely to qualify for Europe’s top club competition even with wins in their final two Bundesliga matches.

2025.5.12

Mainz midfielder Lee Jae-sung registers eighth assist of the season in 4-1 rout of VfL Bochum

2025.5.11