South Korea players boycott media after Son comments anger team

South Korea's players are boycotting media interactions following disparaging remarks made about captain Son Heung-min. The comments, recorded during an open training session ahead of their World Cup match against Mexico, surprised and disappointed the players, according to the Korea Football Association. The media personnel were criticized for mocking Son's military record in the leaked footage. As a result, players are refraining from speaking to domestic media outside of official commitments, impacting scheduled interviews. South Korea recently defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup opener.

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