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Son Heung-min Breaks All-Time Korean Men's International Goal Scoring Record
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South Korea men's national soccer team captain Son Heung-min scored his 59th international goal during a friendly match against Uzbekistan at Yongin Mireu Stadium. Son scored on a direct free kick in the sixth minute of a 2-0 victory, surpassing former striker Cha Bum-kun's long-standing tally of 58 goals. The record-breaking strike arrived during Son's 151st international appearance for South Korea.
So what
Look out for commemorative national soccer team apparel and official promotional sales if you visit major sports retail stores across Korea this week.