Son Heung-min is absent, why did he make an accident in Manchester United's away game? Some fans' homosexuality slogans and Tottenham fined 140 million won

Jun 20, 2025

 Son Heung-min is absent, why did he make an accident in Manchester United's away game? Some fans' homosexuality slogans and Tottenham fined 140 million won
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 Son Heung-min is absent, why did he make an accident in Manchester United's away game? Some fans' homosexuality slogans and Tottenham fined 140 million won
Reuters Yonhap News
 Son Heung-min is absent, why did he make an accident in Manchester United's away game? Some fans' homosexuality slogans and Tottenham fined 140 million won
Reuters Yonhap News
Tottenham fans were eventually disciplined for chanting 'homophobia' away from Manchester United.

The English Football Association (FA) announced on the 19th (Korean time) "Tottenham violated E212 FA regulations related to crowd control cheating" The FA fined Tottenham 75,000 pounds (about 140 million won).

Tottenham won 3-0 in the sixth round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on September 30 last year. 'Captain' With Son Heung-min sidelined with a hamstring injury, he scored back-to-back goals for Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.




However, he was embroiled in controversy over non-competitive issues. Some Tottenham fans shouted hateful slogans in the fourth and 34th minutes of the second half, sparking controversy. At the time, 'mirror' was interrupted several times by homosexuality-hating chants from away fans of Tottenham. One of the slogans was supposedly aimed at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

 Son Heung-min is absent, why did he make an accident in Manchester United's away game? Some fans' homosexuality slogans and Tottenham fined 140 million won
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And 'Another song was aimed at Mason Mount. `Chelsea Rent Boy' was heard. The slogan was labeled a homophobic crime by prosecutors in 2022.

Tottenham officially apologized for the controversial slogan at the time. Tottenham said in an official statement: "The club is aware that some of the Old Trafford away supporters chanted hateful anti-gay slogans"This is an unacceptable and very insulting act and not a way of showing support for the team."




It also warned that "the club will work closely with police and security personnel to identify those who instigate or participate in the relief and then take the strongest possible action under the sanctions and off-limits policy"."

In addition, "We are proud of our fans for their excellent and enthusiastic support, both at home and away."But we all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors for Tottenham Hotspur, and there is no place for any discrimination within our club. "

However, the FA's disciplinary action was not avoided.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.