They call out "Shoot! Shoot!" at any time, completely captivated by Captain Son even in Mexico... 'A crowd of 800 gathered' — Hong Myung-bo's first public training session heats up [Guadalajara on-site]

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The presence of the superstars was extraordinary. The passionate cheers of Mexican fans directed at Hong Myung-bo's ace and captain Son Heung-min (LAFC) filled the Guadalajara venue.

The South Korean national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, conducted a FIFA-organized community training session from 3 p.m. to around 4:30 p.m. (local time) on the 6th at the Chivas Valle Verde training camp in Guadalajara, Mexico.

According to a Korea Football Association official, approximately 800 fans gathered at the open training session, which was arranged to communicate with local fans.

The spectators who visited the training site that day were composed of local residents recruited directly by the local Guadalajara club and the local government under FIFA's initiative. Spectators lined up an hour before the actual training began, warmly greeting the media and welcoming Koreans. Notably, fans with face paint featuring the Taegeukgi (Korean flag) were frequently spotted, drawing attention. Despite many being affiliated with Guadalajara-based clubs or being football fans, they offered unwavering support to the South Korean national team, creating a perfect festival atmosphere.

On the day, the undisputed star at the site was Son Heung-min. As the national team began warming up on the pitch before the main tactical training, enormous cheers of "Shoot!" and "Sonnie!" erupted from various sections of the stands.

Some young fans clung to the spectator fence, desperately calling out Son Heung-min's name. Even while continuing light stretches, Son Heung-min responded with smiles and waves whenever he heard the earnest cries of local child fans, showcasing top-tier fan service befitting a world-class star. Once the main running drills began, Son Heung-min took the lead at the very front of the squad, firmly guiding the team.

The public training session included 24 players from the final roster, excluding those managing injuries, along with two training partners (Yoon Ki-wook and Kang Sang-yoon), who sweated it out. Bae Jun-ho, who suffered an ankle injury during the friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago, joined the tactical training instead of running lightly around the training ground with the coaching staff to focus on recovery. Lee Tae-seok, who complained of left calf pain, also adjusted his condition separately without overexertion.

As players moved into the main tactical training session through mini-games, the immersion of the spectators reached its peak. Every time the ball found the small mini-goal, local fans erupted in vigorous cheers as if they had witnessed a goal at an actual World Cup stadium. In particular, every time Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) showcased his signature skill of breaking pressure and his sharp left-footed kicks, gasps of admiration were heard. When Jens Castrof (Borussia Mönchengladbach) unleashed a powerful shot that violently shook the net, local football fans could not help but exclaim "Wow."

Thanks to the passionate energy of Guadalajara residents, who boosted the national team's morale with explosive cheers whenever spectacular goals and flashy plays unfolded, Hong Myung-bo's team concluded its first group training session in the best possible atmosphere. Recharged with positive energy, the South Korean national team will challenge for a victory in the decisive Group Stage match against the Czech Republic on June 12 at 11 a.m. (Korean time).

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