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Yang Min-hyeok career and controversy

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South Korean footballer Yang Min-hyeok, currently on loan from Tottenham Hotspur to Belgian club KVC Westerlo, returned to his club following a gold medal win at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. His return was marked by controversy after he stated that he played primarily for the military service exemption rather than the medal, sparking public backlash and political debate. Yang subsequently issued an apology, stating he regretted how his words were perceived. Following these events, Yang scored his first goal in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League during a 5-1 victory over Royal ~~Antwerp. He scored~~ Antwerp, striking a left-footed shot during stoppage time in his third appearance for the club. However, his tenure has since faced further scrutiny. KVC Westerlo manager Issame Sharai publicly criticized Yang regarding his performance and attitude, noting that the player has not yet demonstrated “sufficient intensity or fighting spirit” during matches or training sessions. Despite his recent goal, Yang has struggled to secure a consistent starting role, recently being substituted at halftime during a cup match against Patro Eisden. The manager noted that while the player faces challenges including injuries and league transition, it would be too harsh to judge him solely on current performance.

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