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Son Heung-min's popularity toward the U.S. is sky high.
TalkSport of the U.K. reported on the 14th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min beat Lionel Messi and LeBron James for 1 wir within a few days of his transfer to the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS).
TalkSport said Son Heung-min's uniform sold the most in the world, according to John Torrington, chairman of LA FC. Son Heung-min left Tottenham this summer and joined LA FC. It's only been a few days since he moved, but he's already competing with MLS star Messi. Torrington said Son Heung-min is performing better than any other player in the world, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, as well as all soccer players.
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"Son Heung-min's uniform is the best-selling sports uniform in the world," Torrington said, when asked if he sells more than Messi. Since joining LA FC, he has sold more uniforms than any other player in the world.
Son Heung-min headed to the U.S. after a 10-year Tottenham journey this summer. The destination was L.A. LA FC recruited Son Heung-min and had a soccer star representing Asia and the world. LA FC paid over $20 million in transfer fees, which was the highest fee in MLS history. Son Heung-min said "My dream came true. L.A. is a huge city. I'm also grateful to the various owners who tried to bring me in. LA FC wasn't the first option, but I changed my mind with my first call since the end of the season. Showed me a vision of where to go, and ended up here. I'm happy."
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I've already proved my ability in the first game. Son Heung-min made his debut for LA FC in an away game between the Chicago Fire and the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) at Cittig Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois on the 10th. He was replaced in the 16th minute of the second half. I played 29 minutes, and I had plenty of time. In the 32nd minute of the second half, Son Heung-min broke through the back space of the defense directly in the counterattack and got a foul inside the penalty box. The referee declared a penalty after a video review. Dnie Buanga finished as a kicker, and LA FC, which was being dragged, drew 2-2 with the score.
Son Heung-min, who proved his value with his skills, is surprising LA FC and the world by selling uniforms. The interest in Son Heung-min's journey in the future is also expected to be beyond imagination. Son Heung-min, who has emerged as the most popular star in the U.S., will play an away game against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts at 8:30 a.m. on the 17th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
