Jesse Lingard Humiliated by K League Opponent After Celebrating Equaliser
Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard was left red-faced after his K League opponent, Kim Hyeon-Ug, mocked him with the same dance celebration after scoring the winning goal.
Lingard, 31, has been struggling to find his footing in the K League since joining FC Seoul in February. His latest setback came on Saturday when he scored an equaliser for his team, only to see Kim net the winner in the 83rd minute.
As Lingard celebrated his goal, Kim decided to rub salt in his wounds by doing the same dance celebration. The move was met with widespread ridicule on social media, with fans taking to Twitter to express their amusement.
"Didn’t know the Koreans had this amount of s***house," tweeted one fan, while another simply said, "Lingard never change."
The incident has sparked a debate about Lingard’s suitability for the K League, with some fans questioning his ability to adapt to the league’s physical demands.
However, Lingard has been vocal about his excitement to join the K League and has expressed his commitment to embracing the culture. "I’m really excited, it’s a new challenge but I’ve accepted it," he said in a statement. "I’m here, I’m ready to embrace the culture. It’s a new beginning for me, a new chapter in my career."
Lingard is not the first English player to struggle in the K League. Jordan Mutch, Richard Offiong, Chris Marsden, Andy Cooke, Jamie Cureton, and Dalian Atkinson are just a few examples of English players who have failed to make an impact in the league.
Despite the setbacks, Lingard remains optimistic about his future in the K League. "I just want to enjoy playing football again and putting a smile on people’s faces and showing the Korean fans what I can do," he said. "The commitment shown by Seoul showed their interest and how much they wanted me and I wanted to repay that by going to the club."
As Lingard continues to navigate the K League, fans will be eagerly awaiting his next move. Will he be able to turn his fortunes around and become a key player for FC Seoul, or will he continue to struggle in the league?
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