Son Heung-min says World Cup still brings ‘childlike excitement’

Preparing for his fourth World Cup, Son Heung-min says the excitement feels no different from the first time.

“When it comes to the World Cup, I feel like a child again,” the South Korea captain told reporters before a training session for the FIFA World Cup at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on Tuesday.

Son arrived at the team hotel late Monday after playing for LAFC.

He appeared energized as he met reporters ahead of his first national team training session.

The 33-year-old said ...