#asian-cup

#asian-cup

Son Heung-Min is on track to become South Korea's greatest footballer, achieving 50 international goals and closing in on historical records.

Tottenham Hotspurs captain Son Heung-min injured his finger in a brawl with a teammate on the eve of South Korea's loss to Jordan.

The incident occurred during dinner when younger players rushed to play table tennis, upsetting Son and other older players.

Lee Kang-in apologized for the incident on social media and expressed his regret for disappointing fans.

Son Heung-min will return to Tottenham Hotspur after South Korea's surprising exit from the Asian Cup.

Spurs fans can expect to see Son back in action for the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 10.

Son Heung-min forgives teammate Lee Kang-in after altercation

Son played with a dislocated finger in Asian Cup due to altercation

Son Heung-min's brilliant free-kick sends South Korea to Asian Cup semi-finals

Australia had looked set for victory before Son's equalizer

Ange Postecoglou praises Son Heung-min's leadership and high standards

Son confronts Lee Kang-in after dislocating finger

Roberto Mancini's brief tenure as Saudi Arabia's coach ended amid controversy and disappointments, signaling challenges ahead for the team's World Cup aspirations.

Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of the Saudi Arabian national soccer team after mutual consent due to disappointing performance.

Roberto Mancini has left his position as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team after a disappointing tenure marked by underwhelming performance.

Japan's surprise elimination from the Asian Cup means Wataru Endo will return to Liverpool for domestic action.

Endo has quickly become a fan favorite at Liverpool and has played 25 games for the club this season.

Jordan aims to win their first Asian Cup title in the final against Qatar.

Qatar aims to be only the fifth nation to win back-to-back Asian Cup titles.

For the first time, Uzbekistan will compete in a team sport at the Olympics.

The Asian Cup quarter-finals feature heavyweight clashes between Australia and South Korea, and Iran and Japan.

Tajikistan, ranked 106th in the world, will face Jordan in the quarter-finals, with both teams aiming for their first-ever last-four spot.

Jordan defeats South Korea to reach their first Asian Cup final

Mousa Tamari scores a brilliant curling strike to seal the victory for Jordan

Qatar advances to the final of the Asian Cup with a victory over Iran, thanks to a late goal from Almoez Ali.

Qatar will face Jordan in the final, aiming to win back-to-back Asian Cup titles.

Jurgen Klinsmann has been sacked as head coach of South Korea after just 12 months in the role.

South Korea's star-studded side failed to show any real creative spark during the recent Asian Cup.

South Korea loses 2-0 to Jordan in Asian Cup semi-final

Klinsmann addresses resignation rumors

KFA advisory committee recommends sacking head coach Jurgen Klinsmann after Asian Cup exit.

Criticism of Klinsmann's leadership, demeanour, and lack of time spent in South Korea.

The Socceroos are focusing on World Cup qualification following the Asian Cup.

Some players, like Mat Ryan and Joe Gauci, secured major transfers during the January transfer window.

Australia coach Graham Arnold aimed for success in both the Asian Cup and the upcoming World Cup, but their campaign ended in the quarterfinals.

The Socceroos had a strong defensive record but struggled to create chances and relied on their underdog status to perform well.

Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown by beating Jordan 3-1 in the final.

Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties and was named player of the match and most valuable player of the tournament.

Qatar coach Tintin Marquez Lopez believes facing Iran will be their toughest test in the Asian Cup defense.

Qatar had limited time to prepare for the semifinal after their quarterfinal victory against Uzbekistan.

Qatar beats Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout to reach the Asian Cup semi-finals

Qatar will face Iran in the semi-finals, while South Korea will play Jordan in the other semi-final

Qatar's hosting of the World Cup and Asian Cup has raised questions about the lasting sporting legacy of these events.

The passion for soccer in Qatar is evident through the high attendance at games during the Asian Cup.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh's last-minute penalty gave Iran a 2-1 win over Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Iran will face Qatar in the semi-finals, while South Korea will play against Jordan.

South Korea advances to the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after winning in a penalty shootout against Saudi Arabia.

Cho Gue-sung scores a dramatic injury time equalizer to keep South Korea in the game.

Jordan defeats South Korea 2-0 in Asian Cup semifinal

This is Jordan's first time reaching the final of the tournament