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South Korea fans pay tribute to Son Heung-Min's fractured eye socket by donning Zorro-like protective masks in the stands during World Cup opener against Uruguay

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South Korea fans across the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan have donned replica protective facemasks as a tribute to Son Heung-Min's orbital injury.

As Paulo Bento's side took to the pitch for their World Cup opener against Uruguay, the South Korea captain appeared for the first time since since being forced off whilst playing for Tottenham in the Champions League.

The 30-year-old could be seen wearing a protective face mask, after recently undergoing surgery following a eye-socket fracture.

South Korean fans wore face masks to their World Cup opener against Uruguay to pay tribute to Son Heung-Min
Son wore a protective facemask during the game after suffering a broken orbital bone earlier this month

South Korean fans not donning Zorro-like facewear in tribute to their talisman instead showed their support for the 30-year-old with a range of banners and posters.