Lee Bum-young, who has suffered a crushing defeat by Brazil as a representative of the soccer Olympics, vowed to block it without losing a point at the “2025 Kings World Cup Nations.”
At the Frick-Up Studio in southern Seoul on Thursday afternoon, Gamst coach Lee Bum-young and players Kim Hyun-sung, and Shoot For Love Babamba (Choi Jun-woo), who led the support team, held a ceremony to represent Korea. SOOP, which was in charge of domestic broadcasting of the competition, also broadcast the opening ceremony live.
The King’s World Cup is the national version of the King’s League. The King’s League is a seven-member soccer competition that was created by Gerard Pique, a former star defender of Spain and Barcelona, who turned himself into a businessman after retirement. By introducing rules that are completely different from the existing soccer rules, it gives the impression that he is playing a video game with various items. The duration of a game is limited to 40 minutes, and there are arcade elements such as change in the number of players and use of special cards during the game. Originating in Spain, the game has become popular in many countries.
The Korean team is as spectacular as any other country. Included are Lee Bum-young and Cho Young-chul, former members of the A national team, Kim Hyun-sung and Hwang Do-yeon, and several other players who were active as professional players.
As a traditional futsal powerhouse, however, Brazil is also strong in the rules of the Kings League. The Brazilian team also won the King’s World Cup Club, a world club competition that took place this year. Moreover, this rule spread faster than Korea, with the King’s League in Brazil set to be launched. The team is a strong opponent.
“I take great pride in participating in the Olympics with the national flag once again. I will do my best to become one with the national team, coaches and support staff,” Lee said. “I had three goals against Brazil in the semifinals of the London Olympics. I will make sure to keep the team scoreless this time.”
As he said, Lee lost many goals against Brazil at the 2012 London Olympics, the pinnacle of his career. Jung became the starting goalkeeper due to Jung’s injury during the competition, and led his team to the semifinals by saving a penalty shootout in the match against England in the quarterfinals. However, the team was defeated 0-3 in the match against Brazil in the semifinals. He is preparing for revenge this time.
Since the Japanese national team will also participate in the match, there is a possibility that the match between Korea and Japan will take place. “There is something very hot that I cannot say about the match between Korea and Japan,” Lee said. “If we win a match between Korea and Japan in the King’s League, we are armed with at least one mental strength.” 바카라사이트
Lee previously played a role as a coach in Gamst’s challenge to become a soccer coach. He also helps novice coach Gamst. Notably, his experience in international competitions is an advantage that Gamst and the coaching staff do not have. “Brazilian players do not have three legs. You don’t have to be scared and nervous because you have two legs,” Lee said.
Though it seems to be a competition close to variety shows led by a streamer, Lee Bum-young said the national team has a responsibility. “This year’s King’s World Cup is totally different from entertainment shows that were played with Gamst. I will wear the Korean national flag to participate in the competition. I have a responsibility and obligation to promote my country’s status. I am preparing a lot so that I don’t disgrace myself.”