Players at center of friction controversy called up for men's football friendlies

Cheonan — All key individuals embroiled in the dispute over alleged disagreements within the South Korean men's national football team have been chosen for the forthcoming friendly matches on November 13 against Saudi Arabia and November 17 against Qatar in Doha. Head coach Robert Moreno unveiled his 26-man squad, which includes defender Kim Min-jae, midfielder Hwang In-beom, and winger Hwang Hee-chan.

These three players reportedly expressed their intention to retire from international football following their recent match against Uzbekistan on October 6, citing dissatisfaction with long-time captain Son Heung-min. Son, however, remains part of the squad. At a press conference in Cheonan, Moreno affirmed that Son would continue as the team's captain.

Moreno also stated that he has consulted with all the players, making his selections based solely on their recent performances and potential contributions to the national team. Each player on this list was selected due to their demonstrated abilities.