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South Korea Coach Backs Son Heung-min as Captain Amid Rift Rumours

South Korea Coach Backs Son Heung-min as Captain Amid Rift Rumours
World Sports · 08:18:18 - Friday, 30 October 2026

South Korea's national team coach has reaffirmed Son Heung-min's role as captain ahead of upcoming friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Qatar next month.

Son, the Tottenham Hotspur forward, was included in the squad announced on Thursday for the matches scheduled for November.

The announcement comes amid speculation about a possible rift within the team, which the coach dismissed while confirming Son's leadership position.

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