No regrets for Asian footballer of the year
- Published: 30 Nov 2012 at 05.47
- Online news: Asia
Newly crowned Asian player of the year Lee Keun-Ho insisted he had no regrets about embarking on a two-year stint of military service despite having to put a "dream" move to Europe on hold.
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year winner Lee Keun-Ho from South Korea poses for a picture after receiving his award at the AFC Player of the Year ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur. Lee insisted he had no regrets about embarking on a two-year stint of military service despite having to put a "dream" move to Europe on hold.
South Korea's Lee, 27, was handed Asia's highest individual honour at a ceremony late on Thursday, after an outstanding season in which he helped Ulsan Hyundai sweep unbeaten to the AFC Champions League trophy.
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