On 28 September, Beijing time (CEST), in an international friendly match, South Korea suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat at home against Uruguay. Son scored his 58th goal for the national team, equalling Cha Bum-kun's record. After the match, Son gave an interview.

Speaking in the mixed zone, Son said: "I don't think that was my goal. When I ran in, Lee Kang-in crossed the ball, but I didn't feel it touch my foot. So I don't think it was my goal. During a match, sometimes you don't even know if the ball touched you, but I didn't feel the ball contact my foot."

With South Korea trailing 0-4, in the 35th minute of the second half, Son shot Lee Kang-in's cross straight into the goal from close range. The ball appeared not to touch his foot but went straight into the net. However, the Korea Football Association (KFA) officially credited it as Son's goal. The KFA stated through its official social media: "After final confirmation by the on-field referee team, match operations department, and broadcast footage, the goal was credited to Son."

If the goal is ultimately recorded under Son's name, he will equal the record of former South Korea coach Cha Bum-kun for the most national team goals in South Korea's history, with 58 goals. However, after scoring, Son did not celebrate exuberantly but quietly ran back to the South Korea half. Instead, players such as Choi Jun (Seoul) and Lee Han-beom (Club Brugge) went to congratulate Lee Kang-in.

When asked about the all-time national team scoring record, Son reiterated: "If it's credited as my goal, I would feel awkward. Because it wasn't my goal." He again emphasized that it should be credited to Lee Kang-in. Even after Son's interview statement was published, the KFA maintained that it was Son's goal. However, the possibility of an official change in goal attribution in the future cannot be ruled out.

Son stated: "This isn't the most important thing right now. We need to focus on the fact that we lost by a large margin today. The result is very disappointing. Although it's hard to accept, losses are also part of football. I'm reminded again that we need to approach this sport with humility. I'd also like to congratulate the Uruguay team, who travelled far and played a great match. Uruguay showed today why they are a strong team."

Speaking about the team conceding three goals in the first half and quickly falling behind, Son said: "After conceding early, the players seemed to become anxious and started playing more conservatively. As a result, the team became fearful, and I think that caused us to concede more goals. If we had won, the things we did poorly might have been overlooked, but when problems that need to be fixed are exposed, there is also a positive side. Therefore, we need to play against stronger opponents. In the two remaining matches, all we need to do is address the issues that need to be fixed."

Regarding the conversation in the changing room after the match, Son said: "Without saying anything, everyone could feel how each other was feeling. Regardless of the result, the players have given a lot and fought with all their might; that is an unchanging fact. I told everyone to rest well, use this time to recharge, and then come back."

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