Embattled former national soccer team coach defends decision not to start Son

Hong Myung-bo, the controversy-ridden former head coach of the South Korean men's national soccer team, once again defended his decision not to start star player Son Heung-min in the team's final group stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and denied rumors about a feud among the players.

The 57-year-old briefly talked to reporters at Incheon Airport on Thursday afternoon, before leaving for Los Angeles.

He reiterated his stance on his controversial decision to bring the team's captain Son off ...