World Cup star compelled to apologise to spouse earlier than event has peace providing
A World Cup star took an opportunity to his apologise to his wife after missing the birth of their second child – but has a peace offering for his model WAG
Seung-gyu Kim apologised to his wife
A World Cup star took his pre-tournament press conference to apologise to his wife before a ball had even been kicked in North America.
Seung-gyu Kim was part of South Korea’s preparations for their opening World Cup clash with Czechia, which takes place in the early hours of Friday morning, and, as a result, missed the birth of his second child.
He was quick to apologise his model wife Kim Jin-kyung when he had chance to speak to the media. “I am truly sorry that I could not be with my wife during the birth. I want to bring good results home from here – as a gift.”
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His daughter was born last week, with Kim sharing photos on social media. When asked who she resembled more, he joked: “I told her while she was still in my womb not to look like me apparently she listened to me.
“I think it’s truly lucky that her face is a perfect, beautiful blend of my features and my wife’s.”
However, the 35-year-old, who plays his football in Japan, also admitted that this will be his last World Cup: “I’ve played every World Cup as if it could be my last. At my current age, this one really does feel like my last!”
South Korea have not been happy they have been drawn to play all their games in Mexico – where playing at altitude could be a factor.
The Estadio Azteca sits at 2,200m above sea level and the high altitude can sap the energy of visiting players who aren’t acclimatised to the conditions, potentially leaving them more vulnerable to fatigue.
While Korea’s opener takes place at the Estadio Akron, which is 1,670m above sea level, and speaking ahead of the clash Hong Myung-bo said: “Overall, we are perfectly adapted. “I think the players have a sense of relief and confidence that we have adapted to the high altitude.”
