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Hwang In-beom denies retirement talk as South Korea beat Uzbekistan 2-0
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Hwang In-beom denied reports that he, Kim Min-jae and Hwang Hee-chan were considering retiring from the national team, after South Korea beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in Yongin on 6 October. The Korea Football Association also called the retirement talk groundless. In the same match, captain Son Heung-min passed Cha Bum-kun's record as the leading scorer in South Korea men's A matches.
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South Korea beat Uzbekistan 2-0 at Yongin Mir Stadium on 6 October, the final match of the team's September–October international window, according to Newsis and Korean outlets. In the same game, captain Son Heung-min passed former coach Cha Bum-kun's record to stand alone as the top scorer in South Korea men's A matches, the reports said. [ 2 , 3 , 5 ]
After the match, reports circulated that Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom were considering retiring from the national team, with the outlets also referring to talk that the three looked unhappy in a photograph taken after the game and to a cited reason of disillusionment with the team. Hwang In-beom denied the reports in the mixed zone. Asked directly about it, he said: “I did not shed tears when we took the photo. That was during an interview after the previous match.” He added that he had felt regret and sorry that the team had not produced the result wanted at the last World Cup. The Korea Football Association also said the retirement talk was “groundless”, according to the outlets. [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
Hwang also addressed his earlier remarks about interim coach Roberto Moreno. He said his use of the word “interim” did not mean the players would not give their best because the coach was leaving, but that he thought the situation was wrong ahead of the Asian Cup, with it unclear whether the coach would stay or change. He said he had responded vaguely and emotionally, that he was sorry to his team-mates and that he had taken a lot of criticism, and that he wanted to apologise to the coaching staff and players for saying things he could have kept to himself. [ 2 , 3 ]
The win followed an uneven run for the side. South Korea beat Ecuador 3-0 on 24 September, lost 1-4 to Uruguay on 28 September and drew 0-0 with Venezuela on 2 October before the Uzbekistan match, the reports said. [ 2 , 3 , 5 ]
Por qué importa
The reports concerned three senior members of the national team and prompted the Korea Football Association to issue a public denial, making the squad's stability a talking point around the team's results. The documents also leave open the position of interim coach Roberto Moreno, which Hwang In-beom said is part of the uncertainty around the side. The coverage is domestic and tied to the national team's recent run of results.
Datos clave
- South Korea beat Uzbekistan 2-0 at Yongin Mir Stadium on 6 October in the last match of the September–October international window. [ 2 , 3 , 5 ]
- Hwang In-beom denied reports that he, Kim Min-jae and Hwang Hee-chan were discussing retiring from the national team. [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The Korea Football Association said the retirement talk was groundless. [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Captain Son Heung-min passed former coach Cha Bum-kun's record to become sole top scorer in South Korea men's A matches. [ 2 , 3 , 5 ]
- Hwang In-beom apologised for earlier remarks about interim coach Roberto Moreno, saying he spoke vaguely and emotionally. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Earlier in the window South Korea beat Ecuador 3-0 on 24 September, lost 1-4 to Uruguay on 28 September and drew 0-0 with Venezuela on 2 October. [ 2 , 3 , 5 ]
Confirmado por varias fuentes
- Hwang In-beom denied the retirement reports after the match. [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- The Korea Football Association said the retirement reports were groundless. [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- South Korea defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 on 6 October. [ 2 , 3 , 5 ]
- Son Heung-min became the sole leading scorer in South Korea men's A matches. [ 2 , 3 , 5 ]
Aún sin aclarar
- Who first reported that the three players were considering retirement. The documents say the reports circulated after the match but do not name their origin.
- Whether Kim Min-jae or Hwang Hee-chan have commented. Only Hwang In-beom is reported speaking to reporters in the mixed zone.
- Whether Roberto Moreno will continue as head coach. Documents describe him as an interim coach, and Hwang said it was unclear whether he would stay on.
Qué dicen los medios locales
Cronología, hora local
- Newsis reports Hwang In-beom's denial of the retirement reports after the Uzbekistan match. [ 2 ]
- Newsis reports the Korea Football Association calling the retirement talk groundless. [ 3 ]
- Chosun Ilbo publishes the denial and the association's statement. [ 4 ]
- Dong-A Ilbo publishes the denial and the association's statement. [ 5 ]