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Ex-Man United star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea

FC Seoul's forward Jesse Lingard attends a welcome event for FC Seoul's new players prior to the South Korean K-League match vs Incheon United FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on March 10, 2024. [Jung Yeon-je / AFP]

Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before bidding a tearful farewell to South Korean football after two seasons.

The 32-year-old former England international scored the opener in Seoul's 1-1 draw at home to Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night, having announced days before it would be his last appearance for the club.

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