Son Heung-min, why on earth?' South America is touched by "revenge is not enough..." a surprise action topic

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South America was also touched by Son Heung-min (34, Los Angeles FC). Son Heung-min, who was heavily fouled by the opponent for two games, showed respect for the opponent until the end.

"Football Central America," a South American football media outlet, said on the 18th (Korea time), "Although it was not on the broadcast screen, fans of Alahuelense (Costa Rica) were impressed by Son Heung-min's actions after he was eliminated from the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup," adding, "Son Heung-min and Hugo Lloris made gestures that Alahuelense fans will never forget."

The game was full of rough fouls against Son Heung-min. Allahuelense came out with a thorough containment operation to stop LAFC ace Son Heung-min. According to the media, Son Heung-min had more than 15 fouls in the first game, followed by more than 10 fouls in the second game.

Even Son was unusually furious. In particular, Aaron Salazar's tackle aimed at Son Heung-min's ankle regardless of the ball in the counterattack in the fifth minute of the second half was dangerous enough to threaten the player's life. The level was so high that Son Heung-min, who usually maintained his composure, rushed in outraged.

However, when the whistle blew at the end of the game, Son Heung-min showed a completely different appearance. According to Football Central America, Son Heung-min approached Alahuelense's home stands with Lloris and thanked him. Allahuelense fans, who were eliminated from the tournament due to the winning goal just before the end of the game, applauded and cheered generously for Son Heung-min's dignity, which paid tribute to them despite the disappointment.

"This scene, which was not even caught on the broadcast camera, caught the attention of people who visited the stadium," the media said. "Son Heung-min proved what sportsmanship is by showing respect for opposing fans, let alone revenge, despite the harsh fouls and boos that poured into him throughout the series."

Meanwhile, LAFC struggled in the fourth minute of the first half, giving up the first goal to Mark van der Futen. Son Heung-min, who played as a playmaker under new coach Mark dos Santos, led the attack by creating a decisive one-on-one opportunity for Ordas in the extra time of the first half.

LAFC, which fought back, tied Delgado's cross in the 6th minute of the second half when Ordas connected it with a non-stop shot. Afterwards, Son Heung-min moved to the front line striker and pressured the opponent's defense. In the 47th minute of the second half, David Martinez scored a dramatic mid-range winning goal, and LAFC confirmed its advance to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 aggregate score in the first and second games.

Son Heung-min and LAFC, who won a dramatic victory and a complete victory in manners, are scheduled to face Mexico's Cruz Asul in the first leg of the quarterfinals on April 9.

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