South Korea players boycott media after comments about captain spark backlash

The Korea Football Association said the comments caused ‘great shock and disappointment’

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South Korea ’s World Cup 2026 preparations for their upcoming match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between players and domestic media , following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min that were captured on camera.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) expressed its regret over "the inappropriate remarks made by some media personnel during the national football team’s training…