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Former Tottenham star handed a five-match ban for racist 'slant-eye gesture' in South Korea's K-League
24/11/25 12:01
Former Tottenham star Mauricio Taricco has been handed a five-match ban for making a racist 'slanted-eye' gesture from the dugout while overseeing a K-League match in South Korea. The Argentina star spent six years at the north London club between 1998 and 2004 and also enjoyed stints at Ipswich, West Ham, and Brighton during his time on English soil. ...read
Former Man United star Jesse Lingard scoops first major prize in South Korea - 18 months after making shock move
19/08/25 09:50Lingard, 32, made the surprise move having spent 11 years at Old Trafford after coming through the club's academy.
Harry Kane issues heartfelt message to former Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min - as South Korean star completes move to LAFC
08/08/25 16:01Son, 33, ended a glittering decade at Spurs to join the MLS side in a deal worth around £20million, signing off just months after lifting the Europa League - the club's first silverware in 17 years.
Son Heung-min breaks down in tears during emotional Tottenham send-off before team-mates launch club legend in the air following final game
03/08/25 15:26Thomas Frank 's side wrapped up their Far East tour with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in Seoul - poetically located in Son's homeland of South Korea.
Newcastle's new Premier League striker target, major Sesko update and teen Toon star dazzles: CRAIG HOPE'S 5 THINGS WE LEARNED from Newcastle United 0-1 K League XI
30/07/25 13:28Newcastle were beaten 1-0 by a K-League XI at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Seoul, as their summer of woe should little sign of easing.
How much Son Heung-min's 'K Factor' is really worth to Tottenham: The enormous value of South Korean fandom, what Spurs lose if he completes Los Angeles switch - and the US jackpot they can finally seize
26/07/25 01:00An estimated 5,000 Koreans attend Spurs home games to see their favourite player pull on the shirt of their favourite football team and compete in their favourite competition.
Why Son Heung-min is now a bigger Tottenham legend than Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
24/05/25 11:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: We spoke one morning in 2019. That was in the August, in London, so two months after the evening in Madrid when everything went wrong against Liverpool.
Premier League cult hero makes surprise return to management in South Korea - as he takes his coaching career to a seventh country
24/12/24 08:55The 57-year-old racked up a combined 187 Premier League appearances for the two London clubs during an impressive time in the game that also saw him play for the likes of River Plate and Zaragoza.
Jesse Lingard may have had a slow start after moving from Man United to FC Seoul, but now the ex-England international is a 'true Korean', insists his head coach
01/11/24 22:38CHRIS WHEELER: Adapting to a new country and a new culture was always going to be tough for Jesse Lingard after leaving Manchester United after 22 years and moving to South Korea.
Former Nottingham Forest and Norwich City player faces four years in prison over filming illegal sex tapes
16/10/24 16:05Hwang Ui-jo spent time on the books at both Nottingham Forest and Norwich City, making 18 appearances last season for the latter before moving to Turkiye and Super Lig outfit Alanyaspor.
Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in bury the hatchet after PSG star tried to punch his South Korea captain in row - leaving Tottenham ace with dislocated finger - as they meet in London hotel to clear the air
21/02/24 00:52Spurs star Son Heung-min and PSG's Lee Kang-in have apologised to each other after a bust-up during South Korea's Asian Cup campaign.
Son Heung-min's South Korea team-mate Lee Kang-in 'could face almost £600,000 lawsuit in damages from advertisers after trying to punch Spurs star'... and could 'have to pay MILLIONS' for 'social controversy'
20/02/24 10:25Lee Kang-in was involved in a furious bust-up with Son at a meal during the Asian Cup which left the Spurs star with a dislocated finger.
Jurgen Klinsmann 'needs to be replaced' as South Korea manager, national FA officials rule, as German's methods were seen as 'disrespectful' after country's Asian Cup semi-final exit
15/02/24 18:09The former Tottenham star and Germany legend took charge of the South Korean national side in February 2023, with a contract through to the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Inside the South Korea table-tennis BRAWL which left Son Heung-min's finger dislocated after a PSG player tried to PUNCH him... as FA confirm details of spat - while Jurgen Klinsmann faces the sack
14/02/24 10:14The chaotic circumstances surrounding how Son Heung-min dislocated his finger on the eve of South Korea's humiliating Asian Cup exit have been revealed.Son Heung-min 'dislocated his finger during furious bust-up with South Korea team-mates who wanted to leave dinner early to play TABLE TENNIS on the eve of their shock Asian Cup semi-final defeat'
13/02/24 20:59Young squad members were reportedly rushing their meal so they could dash off and play table tennis. However, Son was annoyed with them for toddling off early.
Serial troublemaker Ali Al-Bulayhi shoves Son Heung-min and grabs his hair as South Korea beat Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup... after confrontations with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
31/01/24 16:08Al-Bulayhi pushed Son in the chest while he wasn't looking and held his hand on the forward's head during their last 16 clash, which South Korea won on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
What time is Wales vs South Korea and how can you watch it for FREE in the UK?
07/09/23 09:36The Dragons come into the game off the back of a 2-0 defeat against Turkey in the Euro 2024 qualifier.
Nouhaila Benzina makes history as she becomes the first ever player to wear a hijab at a World Cup in Morocco's win over South Korea
30/07/23 07:15Morocco claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a win over South Korea in Group H making history by becoming the first team to wear a hijab at a World Cup.
Women's World Cup 2023 wallchart: Download and print off your guide to make sure you don't miss a SINGLE match
18/07/23 14:53With all the fixtures, kick-off times (UK time) and dates, this is your essential at-a-glance guide to the impending festival of football ahead of the big kick-off on Thursday, July 20.
Celtic are set to seal their second South Korean signing this summer, with midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu confirming he will join Brendan Rodgers' Hoops side in a £1m deal
17/07/23 06:22Kwon Hyeok-kyu is poised to become Celtic's second South Korean signing of the summer after his club, Busan IPark, confirmed he is about to exit in a £1million transfer.
Tite is refreshed, recharged and ready for a new challenge after waving goodbye to Brazil having conquered South America... now the Premier League could be next in his sights
06/07/23 18:50EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY SAMI MOKBEL: Tite has won all there is to win back in his native Brazil. But his competitive juices are urging him to try something different. To exit his comfort zone.
'My agent is outside, ask him!': In-demand £56m Napoli star Kim Min-jae teases a summer transfer amid Manchester United interest
26/05/23 11:43Kim Min-Jae has further hinted at his incoming move to Manchester United when posed a question by a TV channel in his native South Korea.
Kim Min-jae has been nicknamed 'the monster' and hailed as the 'best centre back in the world' by his Napoli manager… after conquering Serie A the £56m-rated South Korean could soon complete a move to Man United
23/05/23 20:00Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Napoli's Kim Min-jae, with the newly crowned Serie A champions looking likely to lose one of their prized assets this summer.
Brentford are in talks to sign South Korea starlet Kim Ji-Soo - who has a buy-out clause of £560,000 - with Bayern Munich and Sporting Lisbon also keeping tabs on the Seongnam defender
15/05/23 20:09SIMON JONES: The 18-year-old centre back plays for Seongnam FC and is highly regarded across Europe having been scouted regularly by Bayern Munich and Sporting Lisbon.
Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler is engulfed in 'racism' storm as he comes under fire for claiming Son Heung-min performed 'martial arts' after fouling Cody Gakpo
30/04/23 22:09Football fans have criticised commentator Martin Tyler for a comment he made during Liverpool's 4-3 win against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday , which some supporters have claimed was 'racist'.
Napoli 'willing to sell defender Kim Min-Jae in the summer to avoid his contract being run down', with Man United 'already enquiring' about the defender
27/03/23 16:57The 26-year-old has been a key feature of the Napoli side that have romped to a 19 point lead at the top of Serie A and reached the Champions League quarter-finals. He would command a big fee.
Napoli defender Kim Min-jae hits out at 'NONSENSE' transfer rumours linking him with a summer move to Man United - as the South Korean star admits speculation over his future makes him 'uncomfortable'
26/03/23 12:29The South Korean star signed for the Italian side for around £15m from Fenerbahce in July and has been brilliant since then, helping Luciano Spalletti's side to the top of Serie A.
Jurgen Klinsmann is appointed as the new manager of South Korea on a contract until after the 2026 World Cup… three years after his last role in Germany - which only lasted 10 weeks!
27/02/23 11:39The former Germany and United States boss replaces Paulo Bento, who stepped down in December after he guided the nation to the last-16 of the World Cup in Qatar.
Ex-Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo lands job in South Korea - becoming technical adviser at two-time Asian champions Jeonbuk Motors - seven years on from his sacking at Aston Villa
04/01/23 12:22Former Chelsea and Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo has joined South Korean side Jeonbuk Motors as technical adviser. He has not held a managerial post since his sacking from Villa in 2016.
The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.
Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Teams fear England! They are dangerous and fallible France know it as they prepare to face Gareth Southgate's side in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final
09/12/22 18:30GRAEME SOUNESS: England are a dangerous team, who have been to a World Cup semi-final and a Euros final. They're here to win the tournament, not just entertain and go home empty-handed.
Brazil boss Tite bites BACK at Roy Keane after the pundit blasted his side for their dancing goal celebrations in last-16 thrashing of South Korea... insisting he will disregard those ignorant of the 'history and culture' of the country
08/12/22 12:48MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: There may be trouble ahead. Croatia can be very sensitive when it comes to the issue of respect, after getting worked up about 'Football's Coming Home'.
So, were the boogying Brazilians out of line? MARTIN SAMUEL insists their celebrations were fantastic and life-affirming… but ROGER ALTON says it was nothing but showing off and FIFA should take action!
06/12/22 22:30Brazil's celebrations against South Korea have caused huge debate, with ITV's Roy Keane labelling Brazil 'disrespectful'. Sportsmail experts Martin Samuel and Roger Alton debate the issue.
Alex Telles shows his appreciation for Neymar's gesture in 4-1 win over South Korea after PSG star ran to the stands to celebrate his penalty goal with Man United loanee - who is out with a tournament-ending knee injury
06/12/22 17:50The Brazilian shared an Instagram post captioned 'Just Neymar,' followed by a love heart, after his compatriot had made a direct beeline for him to celebrate his penalty goal in the first half.
Neymar BREAKS his promise to Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro following his pledge to dedicate his first World Cup goal in Qatar to him... after the far-right politician was ousted from office in October
06/12/22 11:04Neymar celebrated by running over to injured team-mate Alex Telles, who was ruled out of the tournament with a knee problem - breaking his vow to controversial far-right figure Bolsonaro.
Brazil star Neymar appears to copy an outrageous Lionel Messi piece of skill by using the REFEREE to beat defenders in their World Cup thrashing of South Korea - in an echo of his PSG team-mate's brilliant improvisation while at Barcelona
06/12/22 09:11Tite's men cruised past the Asian side 4-1 in their last-16 tie on Monday night, with the star forward on the scoresheet as he returned to the team after suffering an ankle ligament injury in the group stage.
Richarlison wipes away tears during emotional meeting with Brazil legend Ronaldo after scoring in his country's 4-1 World Cup knockout win over South Korea... and even gets the Real Madrid icon to recreate his pigeon dance!
06/12/22 08:45Richarlison met with Brazilian legend Ronaldo after he starred in a dazzling display which sent South Korea crashing out of the World Cup.
'You're a hero to your people!': Richarlison sends heartfelt message to Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min after helping Brazil knock South Korea out of the World Cup
06/12/22 06:35Richarlison sent a heartfelt message to Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min in the wake of Brazil's 4-1 thumping of South Korea. The Spurs duo squared off for their respective nations.
PLAYER RATINGS: Neymar sparkles on Brazil return while Vinicius Junior also stars for the World Cup favourites... but it was a miserable night for Son Heung-min who struggled for hapless South Korea
05/12/22 22:48Brazil breezed easily into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after thrashing South Korea 4-1 in a one-sided last-16 clash. Here is how both sets of players rated at Stadium 974.
'It was devastating, it could have been EIGHT': Chris Sutton says Brazil fired a warning shot to their World Cup rivals as they thrashed South Korea 4-1 to secure a place in the quarter-finals
05/12/22 22:47Sportsmail columnist Sutton, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, hailed the world No 1-ranked team after they turned on the style to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
ROB DRAPER: Phenomenal Brazil turned this into a party inside seven minutes. It's hard to judge against such inferior opposition, but for now they look every inch one of the great teams
05/12/22 21:21ROB DRAPER AT STADIUM 974: Brazil turned this into party inside seven minutes. A party like 1982. Or 1986. Or, perhaps more auspiciously, a party like 1970.
Neymar STARTS for Brazil as he returns from injury for the World Cup last-16 clash against South Korea in a major boost for Tite's side... while Richarlison is back in the XI in place of the injured Gabriel Jesus
05/12/22 17:49The 30-year-old missed Brazil's final two Group G clashes after suffering an ankle injury in their opener against Serbia, with initial fears the Brazil talisman could miss the rest of the tournament.
'I'll be rooting for each one of you!': Football legend Pele reveals he will watch Brazil's World Cup last-16 match against South Korea from hospital... as the 82-year-old continues to battle against Covid and an infection
05/12/22 16:39The 82-year-old, who won the FIFA World Cup in his playing career three times in 1958, 1962 and 1970, was omitted to hospital to treat a respiratory infection that was aggravated by Covid.
Brazil 4-1 South Korea - MARTIN SAMUEL'S REPORT: World Cup favourites make big statement as they score FOUR first-half goals - with Vinicius Jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Paqueta all netting - to set up quarter-final clash against Croatia
05/12/22 15:00MARTIN SAMUEL AT STADIUM 974: Brazil laughed, danced and sashayed their way into the World Cup quarter-finals in Doha, with a performance as joyous as it was devastating.
WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Reaction from England's victory over Senegal as they now prepare to take on France in the quarter finals... while Japan gear up to take on Croatia and Brazil face South Korea
05/12/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from Qatar ahead of two games including Japan vs Croatia and Brazil vs South Korea.
It's the battle of Tottenham strikers in Qatar! Son Heung-min's miracle recovery gives South Korea a shot - but Richarlison and an ominous Brazil team stand in his way at the World Cup
04/12/22 22:30MATT BARLOW IN DOHA: Little more than a month has passed since Son Heung-min learned he had fractured a cheekbone near his left eye socket while playing for Spurs in the Champions League.
MARK CLATTENBURG: Uruguay had every right to be angry after being knocked out of the World Cup, while Japan were LUCKY to go through, PLUS... Anthony Taylor was too hasty to blow his whistle in South Korea vs Ghana
03/12/22 22:47Refereeing decisions and VAR have had their fair share of scrutiny throughout this World Cup, with video technology again angering many. As a result, Sportsmail's Mark Clattenburg reflects.
Son Heung-min reveals he told South Korea team-mates 'I'm f***ing proud of this team' as they watched nerve-wrecking end to Uruguay's win over Ghana which sent Asian side to last-16 of the World Cup
03/12/22 12:18Tottenham striker Son inspired the Koreans to a brilliant late winner against Portugal at Doha's Education City Stadium on Friday, carrying the ball for half the length of the pitch in stoppage time
'The baton has passed!': Portugal can win this open World Cup... but NOT if they have Cristiano Ronaldo in their team, Sportsmail's Oliver Holt tells WORLD CUP CONFIDENTIAL
03/12/22 09:01Fernando Santos' side finished top of their group on Friday, but were beaten by South Korea, with Ronaldo at fault for the first goal that his team conceded in their 2-1 loss.
Edinson Cavani PUNCHES pitch-side VAR monitor after Uruguay players chase officials down the tunnel as frustration boils over in on-pitch melee following World Cup exit despite 2-0 win over Ghana
02/12/22 19:41Cavani came on for Luis Suarez - who was in tears at the end of the match - but was unable to steer his side to a third goal and was one of a number of players to surround the referee after the match.
PLAYER RATINGS: Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Mohammed Kudus shine as Uruguay and Ghana are both knocked out of the World Cup, with Edinson Cavani and Andre Ayew failing to impress in Uruguay win
02/12/22 19:04There were mistakes, a missed penalty and VAR controversy, plus two fine goals from Giorgian De Arrascaeta and a brilliant attacking showing from Ghana's Mohammed Kudus.
Cristiano Ronaldo just didn't get any service as he chased records but Diogo Dalot was a plus-point for Portugal... while Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-Chan were South Korea's heroes as they made the last-16 - PLAYER RATINGS from the Group H finale
02/12/22 18:52A stoppage time goal by Hwang Hee-chan secured a 2-1 win for South Korea which proved just about enough to progress on goals scored after Uruguay could only defeat Ghana 2-0.
Heung-Min Son insists South Korea have 'higher goals' than a round of 16 win over Brazil - as Paulo Bento's side book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds... as pundits praise Spurs star's 'incredible' assist for winner against Portugal
02/12/22 18:43South Korea booked their place in the knockout rounds of the Qatar World Cup after beating Portugal 2-1, thanks to Hee-Chan Hwang's injury time winner.
'What a moment': Alan Shearer hails South Korea's 'unbelievable' end to their game against Portugal after they booked a last-16 spot with dramatic win - as Rio Ferdinand credits the team for their 'patience' and 'togetherness'
02/12/22 18:14South Korea's emotional passage through to the last sixteen of the World Cup was lauded by the BBC pundit team watching the game in the studio.
Luis Suarez on the verge of TEARS while on the substitutes' bench after Hwang Hee-chan's late strike for South Korea against Portugal condemned Uruguay to an early exit despite leading Ghana 2-0 in the other game
02/12/22 16:56Suarez was seen hiding behind his shirt with tears in his eyes as he watched on with his side the latest side to head for a surprising early exit in a week that has seen several high-profile upsets
Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal in their final Group H clash against South Korea after missing training this week, as Fernando Santos rotates his side with just one point needed to seal top-spot
02/12/22 13:47Portugal have made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, with victories over Ghana and Uruguay sealing qualification for the knockouts with a game to spare.
South Korea heart-throb Cho Gue-sung is forced to turn off his phone at the World Cup after attracting 1.6million new Instagram followers when a video of him just SITTING ON THE BENCH went viral!
02/12/22 12:17The South Korea forward, who scored twice in his country's defeat to Ghana earlier this week, has seen his follower count on social media platform Instagram shoot up - rising from 20,000 to 1.6m.
South Korea 2-1 Portugal: Son Heung-min sets up Hwang Hee-chan for stoppage-time winner as ANOTHER 100% record falls at the World Cup - with Korea qualifying for the last-16 on GOALS SCORED
02/12/22 10:54MATT BARLOW AT EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Out of nowhere, South Korea were in front and out of nowhere they were going through to the last 16.
WORLD CUP RE-CAP: Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Portugal as they bid to top group H against South Korea, as favourites Brazil face Cameroon
02/12/22 08:35Read Sportsmail's live blog for all of Friday's news and updates from the World Cup in Qatar, with four games from Group G and H.
MATT BARLOW'S WORLD CUP DIARY: South Korean fans still hold a grudge against Cristiano Ronaldo, Canada equal worst ever World Cup record despite BBC blunder and Matty Cash employs Emi Martinez to grab him a Messi shirt
01/12/22 22:31MATT BARLOW's WORLD CUP DIARY: South Korean fans still hold a grudge against Cristiano Ronaldo after a perceived slight from three years ago when the Portugal skipper still played for Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a late fitness test ahead of South Korea clash despite returning to training... with the Portugal star '50-50' to play in their final World Cup group stage match
01/12/22 14:59KATHRYN BATTE: Head coach Fernando Santos said Ronaldo was a doubt ahead of Portugal's training session yesterday afternoon but insisted they have planned for his potential absence.
Cristiano Ronaldo is ABSENT from Portugal training as Fernando Santos' side prepare for their final group stage match against South Korea after confirming qualification with 2-0 win over Uruguay
30/11/22 16:51A brace from Bruno Fernandes already confirmed Portugal's qualification for the second round of the competition, and as a result Fernando Santos may look to rest some of his stars.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: France rest Kylian Mbappe for Tunisia, while Australia and Denmark collide with Lionel Messi's Argentina to come... as FIFA consider a drastic rule change for the 2026 tournament
30/11/22 08:31Here is Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest news and updates from the Qatar World Cup, with live coverage from Sportsmail's MAX MATHEWS.
South Korea must beat Portugal to stand any chance of reaching the World Cup last-16 with Cristiano Ronaldo and Co through... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
29/11/22 18:42Group H reaches its conclusion on Friday afternoon with Portugal already assured of their last-16 place - but their opponents South Korea still have work to do.
WORLD CUP PERMUTATIONS: What Switzerland and Serbia need to seal a spot in the last-16 in final World Cup group stage matches... after Spain, Japan and South Korea reached the next round
29/11/22 12:01The final round of the World Cup group stage begins on Tuesday - and below, Sportsmail takes you through the state-of-play in all eight groups below as sides battle to reach the last 16.
PLAYER RATINGS: Mohammed Kudus and Jordan Ayew shine in crucial win for Ghana, but Son Heung-min fails to deliver for South Korea in another World Cup classic
28/11/22 17:04In an end-to-end encounter, Ghana raced into a 2-0 lead in the first half thanks to goals from Mohammed Salisu and Mohammed Kudus - both from Jordan Ayew crosses.
Ghana coach is spotted taking a SELFIE with a tearful Son Heung-min after the African side beat South Korea 3-2 in a fiery thriller in Group H at the World Cup
28/11/22 16:58A Ghanaian coach showed how far some fans will go to get a picture with their heroes on Monday, snapping a selfie with Son Heung-min.
South Korea 2-3 Ghana: Mohammed Kudus scores twice to secure a crucial win for his side in another World Cup classic after Korea had fought back from 2-0 down, before their coach Paulo Bento is sent off by Anthony Taylor after full-time
28/11/22 09:00GERRY COX - SOUTH KOREA 2-3 GHANA: But Kudus, the young Ajax forward, scored again in the 68th minute of a breathtaking clash to give Ghana a real chance of making the last 16.
WORLD CUP 2022 LIVE: Brazil and Portugal both in action as Groups G and H take centre stage... as Ben White misses England training
28/11/22 08:15Brazil take on Switzerland and it's Portugal versus Uruguay on another exciting day of World Cup. Follow all the action and latest news with our designated live blog here.
South Korea and Ghana play their second Group H fixture at the World Cup... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
25/11/22 17:07It was a good result for South Korea against their South American counterparts who are ranked 14 places above them in the FIFA World Rankings, keeping their qualification hopes alive.
South Korea fans pay tribute to Son Heung-min's fractured eye socket by donning Zorro-like protective masks in the stands during World Cup opener against Uruguay
24/11/22 14:11The 30-year-old could be seen wearing a protective face mask, after recently undergoing surgery after suffering a fractured orbital bone playing for Spurs in the Champions League.
Uruguay 0-0 South Korea: Both sides fail to produce a shot on target with Federico Valverde and Diego Godin each striking the woodwork in yet another World Cup stalemate
24/11/22 09:00ROB DRAPER: When football historians review this World Cup in Qatar, it may well be remembered as the tournament that presided the last rites over a generation of great players.
'I don't know and I don't really care!': Ghana boss Otto Addo dismisses claims Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United exit could distract his side ahead of World Cup clash with Portugal - and says the saga is 'not our problem'
24/11/22 08:38The Ghana boss admitted 'I don't care' when asked about the effect Ronaldo's situation might have, and reiterated that it had no bearing on his side's will to beat the former European champions.
WORLD CUP 2022 RECAP: Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal as they get their World Cup campaign underway, favourites Brazil play Serbia - while Harry Kane returns to England training
24/11/22 08:17Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Portugal and Brazil getting their campaigns underway TODAY.
Son Heung-min WILL be fit for South Korea's World Cup opener, reveals boss Paulo Bento - as he insists the protective mask for a fractured eye socket WON'T be an inconvenience for the Spurs star
23/11/22 12:35Son Heung-min will be fit enough to feature for South Korea in their World Cup opener against Uruguay on Thursday.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: England were handed a huge boost with Harry Kane expected to be fit following an ankle scan, while Germany LOST to Japan in a shock result
23/11/22 08:18Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Germany, Spain and Belgium getting their campaigns underway TODAY.
Uruguay kickstart their World Cup campaign against South Korea in Group H... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
21/11/22 12:00Two-time winners Uruguay will launch their 2022 World Cup campaign against South Korea on Thursday, November 24 as the second-favourites after Portugal to advance from Group H.
World Cup 2022 RECAP: Three Lions maul Iran 6-2, Wales hold their own 1-1 with USA, football fans celebrate in London and Cardiff
21/11/22 08:10Recap Sportsmail's live blog as Wales draw with the USA, after England thrash Iran in their opening match, while the Netherlands beat Senegal.
World Cup 2022 LIVE: The World Cup is here after 12 years of build-up... Qatar and Ecuador begin the 'most controversial' tournament in HISTORY after the opening ceremony in Doha
20/11/22 08:25Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates with Qatar and Ecuador getting the tournament underway TODAY.
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
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Sunderland fans spotted holding their heads after being struck by bottles thrown by Newcastle fans as supporters clash ahead of derby day
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Former England captain John Terry appears to back calls to ban the burqa on Instagram post about Bengali signage at a London Underground station
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Mick McCarthy calls Roy Keane a 'c***' and Steve Coogan's new movie about their Ireland World Cup feud a 'heap of s***' in rage over how he was portrayed
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Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke: Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
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Andy Carroll enjoys dream start to managerial career with KSI watching on - as former Liverpool star leads Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in first game in charge
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Liverpool launch complaint to Elon Musk's X social media platform after AI chatbot Grok posted despicable tweets about club and their fans: INSIDE SPORT
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EXCLUSIVEEngland legend Emile Heskey caught up in £15m 'fraudulent' deal for top football club in Cyprus - years after he was declared bankrupt
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EXCLUSIVE'It's the feeling of winning... you can't replace it': Racing legend RACHAEL BLACKMORE on Cheltenham glory, adjusting to retirement... and going off chocolate!
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Lando Norris fears F1's dangerous new engine rules could lead to a 'big accident' - as Max Verstappen makes another hint he could quit the sport unless 'there is some action' taken
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Caroline Wozniacki shows off her toned body in incredible yacht holiday photos - with former world No 1 looking set to retire AGAIN at 35
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Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack breaks down as he opens up on the 'unimaginable' death of his 18-year-old son for the first time
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Patrice Evra fumes at Man United's trio of pundits trying to 'kill' Michael Carrick's career: Frenchman brutally calls out Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes
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Lindsey Vonn reveals incredible update on her Winter Olympics crash recovery as she rises from wheelchair to work out less than a month after she almost had her leg amputated
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Jamie O'Hara WALKS OFF his radio show set as Tottenham fans are relentlessly mocked while plunging towards Premier League relegation with a string of memes and jokes
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Youssef Chermiti scores stunning overhead kick to give Rangers perfect start in Old Firm derby
Wrote himself into Old Firm folklore
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery