Li Gangren apologized in a long article: I disappointed Son Xingmin and the fans I deeply regret my actions

Live broadcast on February 21 South Korean international Lee Gang-in posted on social media, reviewing the conflict during the Asian Cup, and he apologized to Son Heung-min, his teammates and fans. It reads as follows.

During the Asian Cup, due to my short-sightedness and reckless behavior, it brought great disappointment to Son Heung-min and the whole team and fans.

I thought it was important to visit Son Heung-min personally and apologize sincerely, and after a long conversation, I understood the weight of the captain and reflected on myself. Through this article, I would like to thank Son Heung-min again for welcoming and hosting me when I went to London.

I know from the bottom of my heart how much Son is hungry for this fight, but I think it all started with my failure to understand his desire from the bottom of my heart, both in terms of mentality and actions.

In particular, Son Heung-min, as the captain, elder brother and teammate, gave me a lot of advice for unity, but I didn't listen carefully and just expressed my opinion.

That day, I did something at dinner that I should never have done. Even now that I look back, that was something I should never have done. I deeply regret these things.

While respect and dedication to the team are the most important things, I have a lot to fall by.

I also contacted every senior and colleague in the national team to apologize to them.

I deeply reflected on my words and actions towards my seniors and colleagues, lack of consideration and lack of respect. I promise to treat my seniors and colleagues with a more decent attitude and courtesy.

Through this article, I would like to thank my seniors and teammates again for accepting and accommodating my apology. There are also some teammates who have been the target of criticism for my actions. I think I should also accept the criticism directed at them.

Once again, we apologize to the disappointed fans for deviating from our exemplary image and responsibilities as members of the Korean national team, but still receiving undue expectations and support.

This is an opportunity for me to feel once again that I am where I am today because of my seniors and colleagues, who, together with many football fans, have been defending and promoting Korean football.

I know your disappointment in me is as great as your love for me. In the future, whether as a player or as a person, Li Gangren will work harder.

Sorry and thank you too.

Li Gangren: Yours.