On the evening of January 15th, Beijing time, South Korean men’s football team captain Son Heung-min explained in an interview his controversial behavior of diving during the match against Bahrain. Son Heung-min bluntly stated that he did not dive, but avoided colliding with his opponent and was forced to fall.
In the first round of the Asian Cup Group E, the South Korean men's football team defeated the Bahrain team 3-1 and got off to a good start. However, South Korean captain Son Heung-min performed poorly during the game. Not only did he waste two single-handed opportunities, he was also given a yellow card warning by the referee and Chinese Super League golden whistle Maning for diving at the end of the game. At that time, South Korea already had a 2-goal lead, and Son Heung-min wanted to dive to cheat a penalty kick, which was indeed a bit unethical.
After the game, in order to maintain his good image. Son Heung-min immediately explained in an interview: " This was not a diving action, but I fell down to avoid colliding with my opponent. As a result, I was given a yellow card. "
Son Heung-min also comforted Korean fans: "Including me All players must manage themselves well and try not to get kicked out. No one wants to play with 10 people. In this kind of game, you have to control yourself and I will try my best."
However, although Sun Xingmin tried his best to defend himself, many Chinese netizens still Supporting Ma Ning, he raised his own doubts about Sun Xingmin: "Then why did you raise your hand to signal Ma Ning to commit a foul?": "The explanation is so fresh and refined!".
"I have never seen such a shameless person!": "If you keep doing this, many of your Chinese fans will lose their fans!": "Open your eyes and tell lies!": "It doesn't matter if your acting skills are not good, just find excuses. It’s so unreliable!”
