'World Cup Hero' the late Yoo Sang-chul, 5th anniversary today (7th).. Passed away while battling pancreatic cancer

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Five years have passed since the late former Incheon United manager Yoo Sang-chul, a key figure in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup quarterfinal miracle, passed away.

Yoo Sang-chul passed away on June 7, 2021, after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 50 years old.

The late manager revealed in 2019 that he was in stage 4 of pancreatic cancer and continued chemotherapy. After completing chemotherapy in June 2020, his health improved to the point where his return as a manager was discussed. However, it is reported that his condition worsened as the cancer spread to his brain.

After the late Yoo Sang-chul passed away, Lee Kang-in, known as his protégé, expressed deep emotion by saying, "Please watch over us from heaven."

Manager Yoo began his professional career when he joined Ulsan Hyundai in 1994. He gained attention by scoring a goal against Poland in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, leading his team to their first victory. He then officially began his coaching career in 2009, and finally took charge at Incheon United.

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