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South Korea’s Son ‘feeling great’ for World Cup despite goal drought

by Andrew McKirdyMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Son Heung-min said he was “feeling great” ahead of the World Cup and backed himself to perform despite suggestions that South Korea’s talismanic captain’s powers are on the wane. The 33-year-old skipper has scored only two goals since leaving Premier League Tottenham for Los Angeles FC in the MLS in August last year. He has […]

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Dark clouds hang over South Korea for Son’s likely World Cup farewell

by Agence France PresseMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Son Heung-min and South Korea head to North America with a sense of foreboding threatening to envelop them, for what will surely be their talisman’s last World Cup. The 33-year-old skipper has faced growing questions about his faltering form and international future while coach Hong Myung-bo is deeply unpopular with fans. Pre-World Cup friendlies only […]

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Son under scrutiny ahead of World Cup after South Korea friendly woes

by Agence France PresseApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal and with his own form under scrutiny ahead of the World Cup. South Korea lost 1-0 to Austria in Vienna on Tuesday, with the out-of-sorts Son failing to convert several chances in front of goal, […]

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Son’s LAFC defeats Messi and Miami before 75,673 fans

by Agence France PresseFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer’s global superstars, spearheading a comfortable 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami

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MLS: Five talking points for opening weekend

by Paul KennedyFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

MLS starts its 31st season this weekend with 15 games. An attendance record for the largest opening day crowd could be set.

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Whitecaps edge LAFC in shootout to advance in MLS playoffs

by Jim SlaterNovember 23, 2025November 23, 2025

Mathias Laborda scored the winner in a penalty shootout to give Vancouver victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday and a berth in the semi-finals of the Major League Soccer playoffs after the teams drew 2-2 after extra time. Emmanuel Sabbi and Laborda scored first-half goals to put the Whitecaps 2-0 up at their domed […]

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Son Heung-min takes Los Angeles by storm

by Scott FrenchNovember 22, 2025November 25, 2025

This is more or less how John Thorrington thought it would play out when he embarked, nearly a decade ago, on the journey that would bring Asia’s greatest footballer to Los Angeles FC.