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South Korea captain, LA star Son Heung-min backed by coach amid rift rumour

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Briefings

South Korea's national football squad captain was officially named Son Heung-min for upcoming matches in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, overriding reported rifts between him and coach Robert Moreno. This decision occurred in October 2026, with the squad selected for the Saudi Arabia and Qatar qualifiers. The evidence indicates Moreno selected Son despite rumors of a disagreement, though the specific nature of the rift remains unconfirmed in the provided text.

Key points

• Son Heung-min was officially named captain for the South Korea squad for the Saudi Arabia and Qatar qualifiers in October 2026.
• The selection occurred despite rumors of a rift between Son Heung-min and coach Robert Moreno.

Context

South Korea's national football squad is preparing for the Saudi Arabia and Qatar qualifiers in October 2026. Robert Moreno, the coach, selected Son Heung-min as captain despite reported rifts between him and the player.

Limitations

The evidence only confirms Son Heung-min's selection as captain for the Saudi Arabia and Qatar qualifiers in October 2026. It does not specify the exact nature of the rift between Son and Moreno, nor does it provide details on the squad's performance or other roster decisions.

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