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Everyone owes Lee Kang-in an apology.

Lee Kang-in had a turbulent summer, when he was constantly questioned about his future at Paris Saint-Germain.

ZNewsZNews13/08/2025

Lee Kang-in shines in the European Super Cup.

Amidst rumors of being dropped to make room for new players, the Korean midfielder has remained silent, avoiding the media noise and quietly waiting for the opportunity to respond to all doubts. He shone in PSG's victory over Tottenham Hotspurs in the European Super Cup in the early morning of August 14.

Lee Kang-in's 2024/25 season is a stark contrast. On the one hand, he was part of the PSG team that won a historic treble - from Ligue 1, the National Cup to the Champions League - becoming the most successful Asian player in football history. But on the other hand, Lee has never really been a key player in coach Luis Enrique's plans. After the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the former Valencia star is also at risk of being sold, in the context of PSG's attack being crowded with stars.

Then, the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham became the stage for Lee Kang-in to rewrite his own story. Coming on in the 67th minute to replace Bradley Barcola, he immediately brought energy and difference.

In the 85th minute, Lee's left-footed strike sent the ball straight into the corner of the net, forcing goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to dive as far as he could, but it only added to the beauty of the masterpiece. That goal not only started the comeback, but also made Lee Kang-in's name in history - the first Asian player to score in the European Super Cup.

As the match moved into the fateful penalty shootout, Lee stepped up once again with aplomb on the fourth kick. A cool, precise finish beat Vicario for the second time, contributing to PSG’s 4-3 victory. In a team where all eyes were usually on Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha or Achraf Hakimi - the names in the race for the Golden Ball - Lee regained the “spotlight” in the most impressive way.

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Lee Kang-in is rewriting his own destiny at PSG.

The truth is, in European football, very few Asian players can make a splash and hold their own among the elite. If Son Heung-min were still at Tottenham, perhaps all the attention would be on him. But in Udine that night, Lee Kang-in was the main character. Social media exploded with the message: “The fans owe Lee Kang-in an apology” - an admission that the previous doubts were premature.

Of course, one match cannot completely change Lee's fate at PSG. Coach Luis Enrique has no shortage of quality options in attack, and if the Spaniard does not consider Lee as his number one option, the risk of leaving is still looming. The lesson of Gianluigi Donnarumma - one of the world's top goalkeepers who was still eliminated because he did not fit his philosophy - is clear evidence.

But the important thing is that Lee Kang-in showed qualities that not all stars have: patience, perseverance and the ability to make the most of even the smallest opportunities. His "cannonball" against Tottenham and the decisive penalty not only brought him the title, but also confirmed that he is still good enough to play on the biggest stages.

Lee’s future at the Parc des Princes may be in doubt, but for now, he can hold his head high. In that fateful match, Lee Kang-in not only contributed to the victory, he also played the role of hero - a new symbol of the aspirations of Asian players to reach the top in Europe.

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