Son Heung-min's 'small behavior' is mesmerized by Costa Rican fans. "I've already gained respect and love.""

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South Korea's national soccer team captain Son Heung-min (34, Los Angeles FC) charmed Costa Rican fans this time. Costa Rica is really enthusiastic about the simple fan service he gave to local fans after arriving at the airport.

"Son Heung-min won the respect and love of Costa Rican fans for his simple actions," global sports media ESPN Costa Rica said on the 17th (Korea Standard Time), adding, "He has already made a very positive first impression from local fans even before the game begins."

Earlier on the 18th, Son Heung-min arrived in Costa Rica with the team for the second leg of the round of 16 LD Alahuelense (Costa Rica) match of the 2026 North American Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) Champions Cup at 10 a.m. on the 18th in Estadio Alejandro Morela Soto, Costa Rica.

At the airport, local fans from Costa Rica visited the stadium to see Son Heung-min and other Los Angeles FC players, and Son Heung-min did not forget his fan service, signing autographs to the fans one by one.

ESPN said, "The visits of global stars always raise expectations in Costa Rica's soccer community, and this time the reaction was much greater," adding, "The appearance of Son Heung-min, one of the biggest LAFC stars, has created a real craze, especially among Costa Rican fans."

The media said, "Asian Son Heung-min responded to the fans in the 'best way'. I spent a few minutes mingling with the fans who were waiting. He said, "I greeted dozens of fans who signed or took pictures of their uniforms and took the opportunity to see the world-class stars up close."

"It is not common for Costa Rican fans to visit a soccer player of the same level as Son Heung-min. His stepping on the ground in Costa Rica raised huge expectations, and many fans actually brought uniforms, soccer balls and flags for autographs and photos, he said. "Son Heung-min's calm and friendly fan service video spread quickly on social media and received great response from fans."

Expectations for the match against Allahuelense, which is at stake in advancing to the quarterfinals, have also grown. Earlier, LAFC drew 1-1 at home and must win on the day. However, not a few local fans are counting on Son Heung-min's performance as well as Alahuelense's victory. ESPN added, "Fans expect Son Heung-min to shine inside the stadium."

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min was praised for his outstanding performance of one goal and three assists as well as fan service in the first leg of the first round of the first round of Real Spain (Honduras). Although there was a large objective difference in power, local fans gave a standing ovation to Son Heung-min's play, which he did his best, and Son Heung-min also responded with applause. At the time, local media outlet Todo Deportes Televisión said, "Son Heung-min played properly in Honduras and went back. It was a show of Ronaldo (Son Heung-min + Cristiano Ronaldo) at Mount Mora," he praised.

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