US EditionSon, Kim and Lee tasting success in Europe despite South Korea's soccer struggles
- Three of South Korea's biggest soccer stars—Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, and Lee—are achieving notable success in European club football in May 2025.
- This success follows a challenging season for both their clubs and the South Korean national team, which may face difficulties qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
- Son, the 32-year-old Tottenham captain, is preparing to start the Europa League final against Manchester United after recovering from injury, while Kim, a 28-year-old defender, recently won his second major European title with Bayern Munich, and Lee, a 24-year-old attacking midfielder at Paris Saint-Germain, has struggled for playing time.
- Son described the Europa League final as "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" he may never have again, and Kim said, "I want to keep playing for Munich" and sees no reason to leave the team.
- Their individual achievements offer hope for Korean fans despite broader challenges, but it remains uncertain where these players will be in August 2025 as the European transfer season begins.
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Son, Kim and Lee tasting success in Europe despite South Korea's soccer struggles
South Korea’s national soccer team may be stumbling toward 2026 World Cup qualification and its clubs may have struggled in the Asian Champions League but three of its biggest stars have been finding success in Europe.
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