Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Paulo Bento

Heung-min Son ‘knows risks’ of playing after facial injury, says South Korea boss ahead of World Cup kick-off

Heung-min Son is aware of the risks of playing for South Korea against Uruguay shortly after undergoing facial surgery, according to their head coach, Paulo Bento.

Evening Standard

Son able to play in S. Korea's World Cup opener after injury - coach

Doha (AFP) - Son Heung-min will be able to play in South Korea's World Cup opener against Uruguay on Thursday despite wearing a mask after facial surgery, coach Paulo Bento said.

AFP

Why is Son Heung-min wearing a mask for South Korea at World Cup?

Tottenham striker Son will wear a mask at the Qatar World Cup for South Korea

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Uruguay vs South Korea lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news and injury latest for World Cup 2022 today

South Korea have been handed a massive boost for their World Cup clash with Uruguay today as Heung-min Son is fit to start.

Evening Standard

South Korea Sweat on Son Ahead of Opener with Wildcards Uruguay

South Koreans will be anxiously awaiting news of whether captain Son Heung-min is available when they need him most, as the Asian giants start their World Cup campaign on Thursday against a Uruguay side with a track record of deep runs in the tournament. The Tottenham Hotspur forward sustained multiple…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea World Cup Preview: Son’s Capabilities a Defining Factor

The Asian side has its sights set on a getting out of a difficult group, but the status of star Son Heung-min’s eye might ultimately determine its fortunes.

Sports Illustrated

Son named in South Korea's World Cup squad but 'no final decision'

Seoul (AFP) - Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad on Saturday for the Qatar World Cup but it remains to be seen if he will play after a serious facial injury.

AFP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

‘He has such a significant presence’: South Koreans sweat on Son’s fitness

South Korea forward’s status is such that a squad place in Qatar is probably assured even if he is not fit

The Guardian - UK

South Korea coach Bento confirms Son will be in World Cup squad

Seoul (AFP) - South Korea's coach Paulo Bento said Thursday that the injured Son Heung-min would "of course" be selected in his World Cup squad -- but could not say whether his captain would be fit for the country's first match in Qatar.

AFP

'Potential heartbreaker': South Korea sweats on Son's World Cup fate

Seoul (AFP) - South Korean football fans were nervously following the saga of Son Heung-min's facial injury on Friday and fear their World Cup will be ruined if the influential skipper is ruled out.

AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo's biggest manager fallouts and what came next as Erik ten Hag gets tough

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a statement after reports that he refused to come on as a substitute in his team's win against Tottenham at Old Trafford

Daily Mirror

South Korea breathes sigh of relief after Son Heung-min ends ‘silence’

It was no crisis but such is the Spurs forward’s status in his homeland that eight games without a goal had a nation worried

The Guardian - UK

Koreans Concerned about Son’s Drought Ahead of World Cup

Son Heung-min’s goal drought this season has extended to eight games for Tottenham, heightening worries back in Seoul over the form of the South Korean star just months out from the World Cup. Son won the Premier League’s 2021-22 Golden Boot, the prize given to the leading scorer in England’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea coach says out-of-form Son 'not the problem'

Seoul (AFP) - South Korea coach Paulo Bento has no plans to talk to Son Heung-min about his poor form after naming the Spurs forward in his squad Tuesday for crucial pre-World Cup friendlies.

AFP

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bento Pleased that South Korea Stuck to their Style in Friendlies

South Korea coach Paulo Bento was delighted with the way his team stuck to their system even after going behind in the friendlies over the last couple of weeks that began their preparations for the World Cup. Tuesday's 4-1 win over Egypt concluded a busy June home schedule, which started…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea Seal World Cup Spot with Win over Syria

South Korea booked their place at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday after Paulo Bento's side beat Syria 2-0 in Dubai to confirm their progress to a 10th consecutive finals. Second-half goals from Kim Jin-su and Kwon Chang-hoon ensured the Koreans continue a run of successive qualifications that stretches…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea to Face Syria with World Cup Berth in Sight

South Korea's World Cup qualification hopes remain in their own hands as they prepare to take on Syria in Dubai on Tuesday, knowing victory will secure their place in Qatar after celebrations were put on hold last week. Paulo Bento's side defeated Lebanon in Thursday's matches in Group A of…

1 2 3

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.