Honestly, joining the national football team is about honor, not money

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There are many stars in the world who play for weaker teams rather than top-tier clubs.
Thinking of active players,
Hakimi from Morocco,
Haaland from Norway,
Salah from Egypt, and so on,
and Modric from Croatia comes to mind as well.
It's not as if these players are any less of a star than Kim Min-jae or Lee Kang-in.
There is a certain pride and aura that only A-match national teams and the World Cup can provide.
There is a reason why Ronaldo and Messi are so immensely respected in their respective countries...
I can't help but wonder if the '96 trio is taking the national team's emblem too lightly.
For most football players, their only wish is to play just one minute in a World Cup for their country.