Lee Jeong-hyeop’s desperate tribute to the father-in-law who left for heaven with ‘Love in Gangwon’… I will definitely accept the remaining

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Lee Jung-hyup (Gangwon FC), who cried a lot in a broadcast interview after the game, seemed to try to hold back tears that appeared in the official press conference.

At the 37th round of the “Hana One Q K League 1 2023” Final B held at Gangneung Stadium on Saturday, Lee Jeong-hyeop did not miss Kim Dae-won’s pass to Suwon FC in the 20th minute of the first half and fell inside the penalty area to score a goal. Taking the lead, Gangwon won 2-0 to rank 10th with 33 points.

Lee did the ceremony by extending his arms to the sky in tears after scoring a goal. Lee was a striker for the Korean national team, but he proved himself to be a decisive shot at a time when the team was undervalued due to the reduced frequency of scoring goals. He scored the goal, which he felt frustrated by himself and the obituary of his father-in-law.

“I expected it would be a tough game. What all the players prepared for during the two-week training came out of the stadium and led to victory. I was able to win because so many fans came to support me in the cold weather,” he said. 스포츠토토

This is Lee Jung-hyup, who heard the news of his father-in-law’s death. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for nearly a year. “I was contacted last night that my father had difficulty getting over it today,” he said. “I had a lot of worries. When I woke up in the morning, I got a call. I called my family. My wife told me that her father would not want me to not play, and that I should make up my mind because I can come back and play. I was able to renew my mind and play again,” he said, expressing his gratitude to his wife after full term.

I’m Lee Jung-hyeop, who used to have a lot of conversations with my father-in-law. “My father really loved Gangwon. He always watches every game that I played. I know he watches the beginning of the day on sports news. He showed that much affection. Even when I couldn’t play due to my injury, he came home and cheered for Gangwon. Whenever my father texted me, it gave me a lot of strength. I respected and loved that part,” he explained with difficulty.

When asked about a memorable message, he replied, “There are so many that it’s hard to pick one. What you said when you met your father a while ago was that you said you were proud to meet me after giving birth to a daughter and a son among the things you did well in your life.”

Gangwon is Lee Jung-hyeop, who wants to be maintained by his father-in-law as a team that should not be demoted. “My father supported me and loved me. As much as I am involved in this team, I will step up with the mindset that I will not be demoted,” he said.

Lee Jung-hyeop got married in August 2020. “My father-in-law has many teams in the K-League, but he is based in Gangwon Province. He loved Gangwon FC a lot. When I gave him clothes that he didn’t wear, he was always proud when he was at home or on the playground. He showed a lot of affection. I hope all fans remember his love for Gangwon. There are many things I want to say, but I feel like I’m going to cry. I want to tell him that I want to be his son-in-law in my next life.”

He has remained undefeated for three consecutive games (two wins and one draw). “I feel that the team is getting stronger and stronger every game,” Lee said. “As we are in the relegation zone, players seem to be taking the mental attitude to never back down and pour out everything they can even if they fall down on the field.” “The strikers are showing gratitude to the defenders for their continued determination not to lose a point by throwing tackles.”

Gangwon players paid respects at the mortuary as a group after the game. Lee Jung-hyup, who sent away his soccer-loving father-in-law, vowed to keep his promise to stay.