South Korea players in World Cup media ban after Son criticism sparks backlash (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's World Cup team restricted media access and boycotted their country's media following controversial comments about captain Son Heung-min, leading to a media officer's resignation and an apology from the football association.

• South Korea's World Cup team banned media access after comments about Son Heung-min
• Media officers reportedly resigned following the incident
• South Korea football association apologized for media remarks