The Korea Times
Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu became a father last week while training for his fourth and likely final FIFA World Cup. He felt bad about not being around his wife for the big moment, and he knows there's only one way to make up for it. "I am really sorry that I couldn't be with my wife for the birth, and I want to bring home good results from here as my presents," Kim said Sunday before a training session at Chivas Verde Valle in Zapopan, near Guadalajara. Kim appears to be the favorite to be the first-choice keeper for head coach Hong Myung-bo. Kim and Jo Hyeon-woo have been battling for that role for years. Kim, who made his World Cup debut in 2014 by playing in the final group stage match, was the backup to Jo at the 2018 tournament. Then four years later, Kim was the No. 1 custodian ahead of Jo. That Kim was brought to the press conference four days before Korea's first match against Czechia led many to believe he has beaten Jo for the starting gig at this year's tournament. "We've all been able to get better through our competition. And we've been in great form," Kim said of his r
Go to News Site
