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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 will captain South Korea at the 2023 Asian Cup

Son could miss six Tottenham games as a result

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

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.

Qatar goes into the opening match of the Asian Cup as defending champions but with a turbulent year on and off the pitch.

Qatar's preparations for the tournament have been questioned due to heavy losses against higher-ranked teams and the sacking of their previous coach, Carlos Queiroz.

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

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.

The Asian Cup will take place in Qatar from 12 January to 10 February, causing English and Scottish club sides to be without key players for up to six weeks.

The competition was originally awarded to China for 2023, but due to Covid-19 restrictions, Qatar was awarded the right to host it instead.

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.

The 2024 football calendar will be filled with excitement and significant moments, including international tournaments and record-breaking transfers.

Qatar will host the 2022 Asian Cup and is expected to go far in the competition, having recruited younger players who bring new energy to the team.

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.

South Korea's Lee Kang-in is emerging as a key player for his national team in the Asian Cup.

Arsenal needs to improve their form in the Premier League title race.

Jordan defeats South Korea 2-0 in Asian Cup semifinal

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

Iraq stun Japan with Aymen Hussein's double

Japan faces knockout stage uncertainty

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is surprised by injured winger Kaoru Mitoma's call-up for the Asian Cup.

Mitoma is expected to be out for up to six weeks, but was included in Japan's final squad.

Nottingham Forest, Norwich City, and Everton progress in the FA Cup replays

Latest news and reaction from the Africa Cup Of Nations and Asian Cup

Alleged financial breaches by Everton and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League

Coverage of FA Cup replays, the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup, and the Fifa Best Awards

40 Premier League players called up for national teams in the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup.

Clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham will lose key players like Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-Min respectively.

Premier League clubs will be without key players during the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup tournaments in January.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledge the importance of these tournaments for players from Africa and Asia.

The Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup are scheduled to take place in the middle of the Premier League season in 2024.

Premier League clubs will have dozens of players absent for the tournaments, causing frustration for managers.

Some of the Premier League clubs most affected by player absences include Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton, Chelsea, and Liverpool.

Takehiro Tomiyasu may not play for Arsenal again until February due to a calf injury.

Tomiyasu's probable involvement in Japan's Asian Cup campaign could further delay his return to the team.

Carlos Queiroz has been replaced as the head coach of the Qatar national team by Spanish coach Marques Lopez.

Queiroz's termination was a mutual agreement between him and the Qatar Football Association.