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| Son Heung-min is being rinsed against Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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Tear-wiping Son Heung-min
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Sung-min = Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-min, who decided to leave the team this summer, is wiping his tears after the friendly match against Newcastle United in the 2025 Coupang Play Series at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd.
Son Heung-min, who moved to Tottenham in August 2015, played for 10 years, including becoming the top scorer in the league in the 2021-2022 season and leading the UEFA Europa League in the 2024-2025 season. Son Heung-min announced in a press conference the previous day that he would leave the team this summer. 2025.8.3 |
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Whether it's a relief or a pity
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Seo Dae-yeon = Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-min, who decided to leave the team this summer, is being replaced in a friendly match against Newcastle United in the 2025 Coupang Play Series at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd and is receiving greetings from his teammates. 2025.8.3 |
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Son Heung-min's Tottenham clock finally stopped at '10 years'.
Son Heung-min had a farewell match against Newcastle Unite at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd in the 2nd game '2025 Coupang Play Series'. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank confirmed "Today is Son Heung-min's last game." Son Heung-min did not accompany the Tottenham squad who returned to England on the 4th.
Son Heung-min announced his separation from Tottenham on the 2nd. The finale stage, from the beginning, was full of emotion. Actor Park Seo-joon, Son Heung-min's best friend, started to celebrate. He said "Son Heung-min's long Tottenham journey kept him awake, grateful, joyful, and happy. His congratulations were directed at Son Heung-min, who grabbed the ball and hugged Park Seo-joon and smiled warmly.
Another 'nice guest' came. Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), a junior member of the national team, watched Son Heung-min's last game at Tottenham.
Sangambeol, which attracted 64,773 people, was a huge theater for just one character. Tottenham legend Son Heung-min's 'last dance', recognized by the English Premier League (EPL), embroidered the ground.
Son Heung-min drove 'Shout' Tottenham's first goal in the third minute of the first half was scored early. Kevin Danso's pressure-winning ball caught Brennan Johnson's toe. His right footed shot went straight into the net when deflected off Newcastle defender Dan Burn.
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| Lee Kang-in, who visited the stadium, is watching the match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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| Tottenham Brennan Johnson is celebrating after scoring the first goal in a match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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| A match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, Tottenham Brennan Johnson is sharing joy with Son Heung-min after scoring the first goal. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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Johnson performed a tribute ceremony for Son Heung-min. He made Son smile with his trademark 'Click Ceremony'
In the 7th and 77th minutes of the first half (32 minutes of the second half), and in the 80th minute (35 minutes of the second half), Son Heung-min's cheering song "Nice One Sonny" resonated on the ground to the trumpet melody. It was a "show" to remember Son Heung-min's number seven.
In the 37th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min received a fantastic pass from Pedro Porro and connected with his first and last shot. But the ball that left his foot was caught in the opponent's defense. Newcastle's equaliser came in the 37th minute. Harvey Barnes, who received Anthony Gordon's pass, scored with his right foot in front of Pedro Porro.
Son Heung-min's Tottenham clock stopped at 63 minutes. Son Heung-min's replacement sign fell. Son Heung-min embraced not only his Tottenham teammates but also Newcastle players. They formed a row of two lines, 'human tunnel'. He cheered for Son Heung-min's future with a 'Indian Bob farewell ceremony' not a initiation ceremony.
Son Heung-min's tear glands, which he endured and endured, also burst. He hugged the coaching staff and players, including the bench's coach Frank, and shed tears. He also talked with Yang Min-hyuk about his separation. It was the moment when his time at Tottenham came to an end.
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Son Heung-min ending his 10-year journey
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Seo Dae-yeon = Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-min, who decided to leave the team this summer, applauds the crowd as he was replaced in a friendly match against Newcastle United in the 2025 Coupang Play Series at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. 2025.8.3 |
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| A match between Tottenham and Newcastle at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, Son Heung-min is taking a hug with Yang Min-hyuk as he is replaced in the second half. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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Tottenham drew 1-1 with Newcastle. Son Heung-min went down in history as a legend of Tottenham. He nestled in Tottenham in August 2015. Ten years of companionship has come to an end. Son Heung-min has re-established the history of Asian soccer in the EPL. He failed to reach the top in the 2019 European Champions League final, but in 2020, he won the FIFA Puskas Award for his 72m wonder goal against Burnley.
In the 2021-2022 season, he won the EPL Golden Boot (23 goals). Both the EPL's top scorer and the Puskas are the first and only Asian players to date. And he broke Tottenham's dark history in the 2024-2025 season. Son Heung-min presented the Europa League (UEL) with the trophy as his captain. It was the first time in 17 years since the top of the league cup in the 2007-2008 season. The European tournament was the first championship in 41 years since the 1983-1984 season.
Son Heung-min played in 454 games for Tottenham, scoring 173 goals and 101 assists. He scored 127 goals and 71 assists in the EPL. 127 goals ranked 16th in EPL history and 71 assists ranked 17th. His 198 offensive points rank 13th. There are only seven players in the top 20 in total goals and assists, including Son Heung-min, Wayne Rooney, Thierry Henry, Frank Lampard, Andrew Cole, Teddy Sheringham and Mohamed Salah.
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| Son Heung-min is racing against Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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| The match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, Son Heung-min was replaced in the second half, and his teammates are being seen off. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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It is even greater if Son Heung-min narrows down after his EPL debut in the 2015-2016 season. Only Salah (270) and Harry Kane (231), who scored more goals and assists than Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min also formed a fatal partnership with Kane, who left for Bayern Munich. The two scored 47 goals. It is ranked first in the EPL's history of offensive combinations.
After the game, Son Heung-min went around Sangambeol and thanked him. Tottenham players responded to the final path of 'Captain' with a rinse. Son Heung-min sobbed and missed the break-up.
After the game, he said, `I felt a lot of emotions, but at first, I really thought I wouldn't cry. It was not easy because I tried to leave the team that had been around for a longer time than I thought. "When I heard each word from the players, I was so emotional that I cried a lot." "I played a very happy game." I had an unforgettable day thanks to my fans, teammates and opponents. I feel so good that I don't think I'll be able to sleep."
South Korean fans are forever Son Heung-min's supporters. He says he will support any choice. Son Heung-min "Thank you. I don't know what kind of blessing he got to grow into this kind of player and established himself as a much-loved player, but he is here because of his fans. I'm so grateful that many people say they've worked hard."
And "My football life is not over yet. I'll try to give you more pleasure. There is still work to be done as a soccer player. I will try to visit my fans with more fun, better, and happier appearances, he stressed.
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Son Heung-min 'Bye Tottenham"
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Sung-min = Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-min, who decided to leave the team this summer, waves after a friendly match against Newcastle United in the 2025 Coupang Play Series at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd.
Son Heung-min, who moved to Tottenham in August 2015, played for 10 years, including becoming the top scorer in the league in the 2021-2022 season and leading the UEFA Europa League in the 2024-2025 season. Son Heung-min announced in a press conference the previous day that he would leave the team this summer. 2025.8.3 |
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Son Heung-min said "The players said a lot of good things. I'm embarrassed to say it myself. "When I heard that, I was a little bit of an inspiration to the players after 10 years at Tottenham, a little bit of a helpful player. I was happier because I could feel a little bit."
Yang Min-hyuk (Tottenham) and Park Seung-soo (Newcastle), the future of Korean soccer, stepped on the ground at the last minute of the day. Son Heung-min said "I didn't say anything special, but I hope he will grow into a better player than me as many soccer fans are watching." Yang Min-hyuk became very close. He even jokes to me. When a friend who is 14 years older joked, I couldn't get used to it." After laughing, "But it was so nice to see him go in and work hard today, and it was nice to learn that even a young friend works hard like that, but I should work hard in a new environment." I tell you when I see young players, but we have to protect them. I hope you don't like it too much and don't hurt me. The players will help you a lot from the side."
Ben Davies, Son's best friend, said, `Son Heung-min is a dear friend and family who will be with me for a longer time in my life, even though my team is leaving. I hope you achieve a lot on your new journey."The club has changed a lot over the past 10 years, but Son Heung-min has had a lot of influence. It's very sad for the club that Son Heung-min is leaving."
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| Son Heung-min and Yang Min-hyuk hug in the match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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| Newcastle Park Seung-soo played a match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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Son Heung-min said "I don't know what's inside, but everyone was sad on the outside."The player who really hasn't seen me cry is Davis, his best friend. They keep telling me not to come next to me. When I see this friend's eyes, I'm red, and I'm sorry, and I'm grateful, on the other hand, as I see tears in my eyes. I'm the godfather of his son, so I have to show better performance. You have to be a proud godfather. As a soccer player, I will try to show my cool side as a person," he smiled.
Son Heung-min is close to moving to LA FC in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS). He has already hinted at going to the U.S. Asked about the criteria for selecting a new team, he said "The World Cup is the most important thing. It could be my last World Cup. I think we should be able to put everything into it"Most importantly, I wonder if the place I can happily pursue will play an important role in my future choices. I'm organizing my mind." The 2026 North-China World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The main among them is the U.S.
Son Heung-min said of his next destination "Nothing has been decided yet. Please wait a little longer than I'm telling you here. I gave you good information yesterday." "I'd appreciate it if you could take a step back today."I laughed.
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| A match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank ahead of the match. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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Coach Eddie Howe watching the game
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Seo Dae-yeon = The 2025 Coupang Play Series Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United match held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is watching the game. 2025.8.3 |
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'Good information' is interpreted to mean going to the United States. "It was one of the most difficult decisions to make while playing football. I'm also proud to have been in a team for 10 years while playing soccer. When I first came here 10 years ago, I was a boy who was not good at English. Now I'm leaving because I'm a man. I think there's a good time to say goodbye, too. It's hard, but I'm leaving at a good time. I hope everyone understands this." This is Son's sincerity.
Coach Frank said Son Heung-min's replacement moment "It was so beautiful. Thank you to the players on the pitch, Newcastle. When Son Heung-min was replaced, he seemed to come up emotionally by hugging the players. It was a moment when the beauty and respect of soccer came into play."
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said, `Son Heung-min was the greatest player in the EPL. He was an exemplary player not only on the field but also on the outside. It's a shame that one team didn't do it. Even if I lived in the same team, I think I'll see that. I think I'll be remembered as the greatest player ever."
Another future for Son Heung-min has begun.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
