Chinese Spectator Shoots Laser at Son Heung-min... Seok-kyung Deok "Will Report to FIFA"

"Clearly Violates the Spirit of FIFA"
Some Chinese Spectators Disrupted Players During the Match

Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University announced on the 21st that he would file a complaint against a Chinese spectator who aimed a 'laser' at Son Heung-min during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asia Second Qualifier match between Korea and China.

On the 24th, Professor Seo stated on his Facebook, "Jeering during the opponent's national anthem, laser attacks on key players of the opposing team, and severe verbal abuse towards the opposing supporters are clear violations of the 'spirit of FIFA.' I have reported these absurd incidents to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) because such situations must never be repeated."

He added, "I hope FIFA strongly protests to the Chinese Football Association and takes measures to prevent such incidents from happening again."

Son Heung-min was disturbed by some Chinese spectators during the second round of the Asian qualifiers for the last World Cup.
[Image source=Seo Kyung-deok Facebook]

Earlier, on the 21st, the South Korean national team faced China at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia Second Qualifier match. Korea won the match 3-0.

However, some Chinese spectators' 'unsportsmanlike conduct' during the game sparked controversy. Before the match started, during the national anthem, jeers erupted from the Chinese stands. The volume of the jeers was loud enough to overpower the anthem's sound.

At the 11th minute of the first half, when Son Heung-min was preparing to take a penalty kick, some spectators aimed green lasers at him. When Lee Kang-in was preparing for a free kick, lasers were aimed around his face, eyes, neck, and shoulders.

After the match ended, some Chinese spectators caused disturbances by engaging in physical altercations in various areas. An incident occurred where a Chinese fan wearing a Tottenham Hotspur jersey with number 7, the number worn by Son Heung-min, was beaten by a group.

Football fans wearing Tottenham jerseys were subjected to verbal abuse such as being called "traitors" and "rebels." Videos capturing the scenes in the stands quickly spread on Chinese social networking services (SNS).

Meanwhile, despite these disruptions, Son Heung-min recorded 2 goals and 1 assist in the match.

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