PK miss is a crime? Controversy over 20-year-old Tel's shock racism → Tottenham's consternation...Announcement of Super Strong Response, Official Statement
Aug 14, 2025
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Tel took the ground as a substitute for Mohamed Kudus in the 34th minute of the second half in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, on the 14th (Korea time).
But Tottenham missed the trophy. Mickey van der Penn and Christian Romero scored in the 39th minute of the first half. In the set piece, the two center backs were responsible for the goal and came close to reaching the top.
However, at the end of the second half, he lost his second chance to win after the Europa League in the air. PSG's Lee Kang-in inserted a dagger. He was replaced by Warren Zaire-Emery in the 22nd minute of the second half when he was being dragged 0-2. In the 40th minute of the second half, when the defeat was heavy, he scored a chase goal with a left-footed mid-range shot that passed Vitinya's pass in front of the arc and stabbed into the corner of the goal.
PSG brought the game to square one with a dramatic header from Gonzalo Hamus in the 49th minute of second-half stoppage time. There is no overtime in the Super Cup. The joys and sorrows were mixed in the penalty shootout.
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On the other hand, Lee Kang-in stepped up as the fourth kicker and calmly scored a goal. PSG ended with Nuno Mendes as the last kicker.
PSG won the penalty shootout 4-3 to lift its first Super Cup trophy since its foundation. Lee Kang-in has been recorded in history as the first Korean player to win the Super Cup and the goal.
Tel was caught in the crossfire. Criticism poured in on his social media. On the ground, there were also racist articles that could never be tolerated. Tottenham covered Tel with a strong statement.
Tottenham said on the day 'We are disgusted by the racial abuse Tel received on social media after last night's UEFA Super Cup defeat. Tel stepped up as a penalty kicker, showing courage and boldness that he did not hesitate to do. Those who abuse him are just cowards who hide behind anonymous username and profile and spread hateful views.
And 'We will work with authorities, social media platforms to take the strongest possible action against any individual who can be identified. We stand with Tel.
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However, there were not many opportunities after Harry Kane nestled at Bayern in the summer of 2023. Tel played in a total of 83 games during his three seasons with Bayern, scoring 16 goals and eight assists. He played in 60 matches in the Bundesliga, scored 12 goals and 6 assists, scored 2 goals and 1 assist in 16 matches in the European Champions League, and scored 2 goals and 1 assist in 6 matches in the DFB Pokal.
The way out was Tottenham. He moved to Tottenham on the last day of the winter transfer market in February this year. Tottenham have agreed on a loan deal with Bayern on the condition that they completely sign Tel.
As soon as the summer transfer market opened, he completely transferred to Tottenham. He is considered a rising star to fill Son Heung-min's vacancy. Tell scored three goals in 20 appearances for Tottenham last season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
