Son apologizes after South Korea's early World Cup exit, urges fans to support team

South Korea captain Son ​Heung-min apologized to fans on Monday after the team's group-stage exit from the World Cup and urged them to support the players ‌rather than criticize them following the campaign.

The apology came a day after Hong Myung-bo resigned as South Korea coach.

Results on Saturday meant the South Koreans would not advance to the ‌last 32 as one of the eight third-placed finishers in the group phase.

Expectations had been high for a talented South Korean squad featuring Son, Pa ...