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Son Heung-min facing penultimate chance to avoid stint in the South Korean military

Matt Morley 5 years ago 1.3k |

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Son has plenty resting on the World Cup this summer. AFP
Son has plenty resting on the World Cup this summer. AFP
There is always plenty resting on a World Cup for every player. The chance to become a household name, kickstart a career or earn one last payday are among the most motivational factors, but for South Korea's Son Heung-min the tournament represents his penultimate chance to avoid 21 months of military service in his homeland.