Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Korea Republic icon Yoo Sang-chul

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Korea Republic icon Yoo Sang-chul

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has conveyed his deepest condolences to the Korea Football Association (KFA) and to the family and loved ones of former Korea Republic international and FIFA World Cup star Yoo Sang-chul, who passed away at the age of 49 on Monday.

Yoo made 124 appearances for Korea Republic and was an integral part of the side that took the FIFA World Cup Korea Republic/Japan 2002 by storm where the Taeguk Warriors finished fourth at the global showpiece, which remains the best performance by an Asian side to date.

The versatile midfielder grabbed Korea Republic’s second goal in their 2-0 opening victory over Poland at the FIFA World Cup 2002, which paved the way for notable victories over Spain and Italy and his performances earned him a place in the tournament’s All-Star team.

Joining the international football community in paying tribute to the Korea Republic legend, Shaikh Salman said: “On behalf of the Asian football family, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Yoo Sang-chul.

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