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August 8, 2026

Lee Kang-in Makes Atletico Madrid Debut at Home in Seoul

Korean football star Lee Kang-in will make his Atletico Madrid debut this Sunday against Manchester City in a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The 25-year-old recently joined the Spanish club after three seasons with Paris Saint-Germain and couldn't travel earlier due to administrative issues. This is part of the fifth Coupang Play Series, which brings top European clubs to Korea for preseason matches.
Why It Matters
It's a rare chance to see a Korean national hero play for a major European club on home turf, and the match showcases Korea's growing role in international football.
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