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| The final match of Group B of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup between South Korea and Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th. Son Heung-min is thanking South Korea at the World Cup qualification celebration held after their 4-0 victory. Sangam = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.10/ |
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| The final match of Group B of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup between South Korea and Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th. Son Heung-min is encouraging his teammates on the bench. Sangam = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.10/ |
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| The final match of Group B of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup between South Korea and Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th. Son Heung-min, who played as a substitute member in the second half, is being handed Hwang In-beom's captain's armband. Sangam = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.6.10/ |
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'Captain' Son Heung-min is expected to leave Tottenham for the United States.
British media Football London said on the 11th (Korean time) 'One of the first things to do when Thomas Frank takes over as Tottenham's head coach is to discuss Son's future. Son Heung-min can leave Tottenham. In 2023, Harry Kane was lost to Bayern Munich when manager Enze Postecoglou took the helm of Tottenham. The head coach who will succeed Postecoglou could face a similar situation with Son Heung-min, the report said.
Son Heung-min wore Tottenham's uniform through the transfer window in the summer of 2015. He played for Tottenham for more than a decade and devoted himself. However, this season, he left a regret in his personal record due to injuries. He scored seven goals in 30 English Premier League matches during the 2024-2025 season. He scored 11 goals and 12 assists in 46 official matches, including three goals in 10 Europa League matches. It is the first time that Son Heung-min scored a single-digit score in the EPL since the 2015-2016 season (4 goals), the first season of Tottenham's transfer. However, he smiled broadly as he won the Europa League trophy. Son Heung-min reached the top for the first time in 15 seasons since taking the European first team stage in the German Bundesliga in the 2010-2011 season. Tottenham was also crowned champion for the first time since the 2007-2008 League Cup.
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Football London has had a frustrating season, with Son having difficulty in maintaining his best form due to a foot injury in the 2024-2025 season. Nevertheless, he scored 23 goals in a total of 46 games. Above all, Son Heung-min lifted the trophy in the Europa League. End Tottenham's trophy drought. Son Heung-min can leave the team more than ever as he has achieved his goal. He once said the reason he was left with the team was because of the trophy.
Son Heung-min is attracting attention from Saudi Arabia. Football London said 'Saudi Arabia's teams know Son Heung-min's popularity across Asia is great. He is expected to move this summer to recruit Son Heung-min. Interest in Son Heung-min does not end here. He is also said to be receiving a love call from Major League Soccer (MLS). Football London said Son is also interested in moving to MLS. The outlet added: "'Frank will want to talk to Son to explain his plans for the legend, who has played 454 games for Tottenham with 173 goals and 101 assists.'"
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min stopped talking about a transfer after the final Group B match against Kuwait in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th. He said "For now, the contract period remains. You have to wait rather than say something. Like many people, I'm curious about my future. We have to wait and see what happens in the future. No matter where you are, you have to do your best and try your best. I'll do my best to prepare well.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
