The world’s best players also showed exceptional fan service. Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich showed themselves why they are loved by fans.
Munich will play two 2024 Coupang Play Series games against Tottenham Hotspur at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 3rd.
On the afternoon of the 2nd, a day before the match, an open training session was held where fans could watch the training in person. Even in the hot weather, many fans visited the site to cheer up the Munich team.
Fans welcomed the players with loud cheers. They also cheered when the players were seen in one shot on the stadium’s electronic display. They also applauded with exclamation when the players made a great play during the training.
Munich’s star players, Müller and Neuer, also responded to their fans’ cheers. Neuer headed near the bench to get some fluids before moving on to the next training session. The stands were close. He gave a thumbs-up to the cheering fans.
Müller, who was concentrating on training, joined the fans at the end of the session. He raised his fist to the fans. He then encouraged them to cheer with both hands as the fans cheered. 메이저사이트
At a press conference before the training, Kim complimented Mueller as a legend. “Müller is a really good player and a legend of the club and Germany,” he said. “He takes good care of any player.”
Coach Bang-sang Kongpani was surprised by Korea’s enthusiasm and interest in Kim Min-jae. Recalling his active days, he said, “I have been with many world-class players in England, but I have never experienced this level of hospitality. There are many superstars on our team, but Kim Min-jae received more attention.”
Founded in 1900, Munich is visiting Korea for the first time. Although it lost the top position to Leverkusen last season, it recorded 11 consecutive league wins from 2012-13 to 2022-23. Besides, it has won 33 Bundesliga titles, six UEFA Champions League titles, and 20 Pokal Cups.