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The angry fan sentiment of Ki Sung-yong's transfer eventually blocked the bus.
FC Seoul won 4-1 in the 21st round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' against the Pohang Steelers at Sangam World Cup Stadium on the 29th. However, even a big victory could not stop the anger of the fans.
Even before the match, Sangam World Cup Stadium was in a chaotic atmosphere. It started with the news of Ki Sung-yueng's transfer. Seoul said in an official announcement on the 25th that it has decided to pause its relationship with the franchise star and captain Ki Sung-yueng who represents the club. Ki Sung-yueng also said goodbye to Seoul fans through his personal SNS, confirming the breakup. Ki Sung-yueng, who played as the main player at the beginning of this season, has reportedly been excluded from Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong's plan after his injury in April. I had to choose a transfer to participate, and I decided to go to Pohang.
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Fans protested against the club that sent out the legend. Some fans sent their disappointment to Champions Park, the training site. Ahead of the game, he voiced criticism of the club along with funeral performances. There was a hanger in the stands criticizing the club's decision, and shouts for the manager's resignation were poured out even before kick-off. At the time of the announcement of the starting lineup, Kim Ki-dong's name came out and he booed hard. Even after the game began, the situation did not change much. Despite Seoul's outstanding performance by scoring four goals, the only voice heard from the home team's cheering seats was the cry of 「Kim Ki-dong get out」.
After the game, captain Lingard said "When we play at home, the fans' support is important. However, in a game like today, I talked to the coach before the game, but he said that if the fans don't support us, we should change the atmosphere. So I went in the first half and tried to hit a shot, but the fans' hearts were not turned upside down by the players' great victory. Regarding the booing after the game, Kim Ki-dong said, `I think fans can do that in the current situation. We have to accept it."
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The situation went to the extreme. After the game, a number of Seoul fans blocked the bus carrying coach Kim and the Seoul team before leaving the stadium. We're in the middle of a bus stop. Fans camped out in front of the bus, chanting `Kim Ki-dong, come out.' As the situation showed no signs of being resolved easily, even Yoo Seong-han, head of FC Seoul, and the secretariat came forward. Director Kim Ki-dong also appeared outside the bus and then went back into the bus. Despite the club's intention to set up a dialogue through the meeting, fans were rarely seen in front of the bus.
As the situation continued, even public authorities were deployed. Police and firefighters were also dispatched to ask fans to step aside. Police standing in front of fans at the scene are blocking the road and reporting is coming in. The bus must go out first so that the cars can go out" brokered. Nevertheless, fans did not open the way for the bus, only backing away a little enough for regular vehicles to leave.
Coach Kim Ki-dong came out and had to bow his head. Coach Kim eventually stepped up in front of fans after more than an hour of confrontation was repeated. Standing with a loudspeaker, Kim said, `I will tell you everything at the meeting in two days. I'm sorry." Since then, fans have dispersed and the team bus has barely been able to leave the stadium. Seoul, which promised Pendle a venue for dialogue, will hold a fan meeting on July 1.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
