The Black Label, the management agency for national soccer player Lee Kang-in (Atletico Madrid), has announced plans for legal action against false information circulating online about the player.
The agency released a statement titled 'Official Position Regarding Lee Kang-in' on its official social media on October 13.
The agency stated, "We have confirmed that false information regarding Lee Kang-in is being indiscriminately spread online. We want to make it clear that the current claims are unrelated to Lee Kang-in and are completely unfounded."
It continued, "We are collecting evidence regarding posts and comments that constitute the spread of false information and defamation, and we will proceed with necessary legal actions as appropriate." The agency also expressed gratitude for the ongoing support and interest in Lee Kang-in, emphasizing its commitment to protecting the player.
This statement comes amid various rumors and unverified allegations surrounding the national team players. Following the match against Uzbekistan on October 6, retirement rumors surfaced regarding players born in 1996, including Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, and Hwang In-beom. Unverified claims of discord between team captain Son Heung-min and these players also spread.
Some social media accounts edited training videos to suggest that Son Heung-min was being ostracized by his teammates. Allegations of factionalism within the national team also emerged.
In this context, Lee Kang-in became a target of criticism. Some netizens claimed he was involved in the conflicts within the team, leaving negative comments on his personal social media.
Earlier this year, during the 2024 Qatar Asian Cup, Lee Kang-in faced controversy after a clash with Son Heung-min. The situation was resolved when Lee Kang-in personally apologized to Son, who accepted the apology. However, recent online discussions have reignited speculation and criticism directed at Lee Kang-in regarding their past conflict.
The Black Label has firmly stated that the information circulating about Lee Kang-in is unfounded.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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