VANCOUVER, June 29 : South Korea captain Son Heung-min apologised to fans on Monday after the team's group-stage exit from the World Cup and urged them to support the players rather than criticise them following the campaign.The apology came a day after Hong Myung-bo resigned as South Korea coach. Results on

South Korea's veteran skipper Son Heung-min, 33, may now have played his last World Cup.

South Korea's turbulent World Cup ended at the group phase on Saturday and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min.