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Lee Kang-in shines off the bench in PSG victory over Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinal

Lee Kang-in made three key passes in just 12 minutes as his team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday.

2026-04-09

PSG's Lee Kang-in shortlisted for AFC International Player of the Year

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in has been shortlisted for the Asian Football Confederation International Player of the Year Award, which recognizes the best-performing Asian player based outside the continent.

2025-09-26

PSG's Dembele wins Ballon d'Or, Barcelona's Bonmati nets award hat trick

Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or for leading Paris Saint-Germain to its first Champions League title, and Aitana Bonmati received the women’s Ballon d'Or award for a third successive year on Monday.

2025-09-23

Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae call-ups come despite lack of playing time at clubs

Korean national team regulars Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae both got called up for the Taeguk Warriors' upcoming friendlies in the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but their lack of playing time at their clubs could be an issue.

2025-09-01

Lee Kang-in starts for PSG in Ligue 1 opener against Nantes

Lee Kang-in, the 24-year-old midfielder of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), started in the opening match of the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season.

2025-08-18

Lee Kang-in goal inspires PSG comback to lift UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain lifted the UEFA Super Cup after winning a penalty shootout forced by a comeback by the French side instigated by a goal from Korean winger Lee Kang-in.

2025-08-14

Fabian Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG routs Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain built a three-goal lead in the first 24 minutes and routed Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

2025-07-10

PSG beat Bayern Munich, securing Club World Cup semifinal spot

Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 2-0 with nine players at the Club World Cup and reached the semifinals on Saturday. Desire Doue opened the scoring in the 78th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia

2025-07-06

Lee Kang-in celebrates PSG's Champions League win with French President Macron in Paris

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in joined the Champions League victory celebration with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Sunday.

2025-06-02

Barcola brace helps PSG to another French Cup heading to Champions League final

Bradley Barcola scored twice as PSG defeated Reims 3-0 in the French Cup final, preparing for their Champions League attempt.

2025-05-25