Wasn't it Ho's younger brother? I'm lucky to have played in the same arena as SON and Messi in the same era...Looking forward to a showdown in MLS

Aug 09, 2025

Wasn't it Ho's younger brother? I'm lucky to have played in the same arena as SON and Messi in the same era...Looking forward to a showdown in MLS
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Wasn't it Ho's younger brother? I'm lucky to have played in the same arena as SON and Messi in the same era...Looking forward to a showdown in MLS
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Wasn't it Ho's younger brother? I'm lucky to have played in the same arena as SON and Messi in the same era...Looking forward to a showdown in MLS
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Son Heung-min (LAFC), who left familiar Europe and entered the 'La La Land', gave a thumbs-up to Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), who went on the same U.S. stage.

In an interview with sports broadcaster 'ESPN' on the 9th (Korea time), Son Heung-min confessed that Messi's presence had a decisive impact on leaving the English Premier League (EPL) and advancing to the U.S. Professional Football (MLS). Messi joined Miami in 2023 after playing for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and has been playing in front of U.S. fans for two years.

Son Heung-min said "I'm lucky to see Messi play. Players of the same generation have watched him play soccer, score numerous goals and advance to MLS. I think he would have influenced a lot of players."




Son Heung-min, who faced Messi of Barcelona in a European Champions League match during his time at Tottenham, said, `Messi's playing for the club and the national team also affects me.' I was lucky enough to play in the same stadium as him."

ESPN analyst Ale Moreno said on the 6th that Son Heung-min will give LA FC a new identity, saying, `He has excellent skills, rich experience, and a player who has experienced a lot of success.' "Son Heung-min will make LA a regular MLS favorite"table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center">
Wasn't it Ho's younger brother? I'm lucky to have played in the same arena as SON and Messi in the same era...Looking forward to a showdown in MLS
Son Heung-min smiled broadly holding LA FC's No. 7 uniform. Given Son's international status, it is expected to record all-time sales.

Go, It will give you a new side. It has elevated the club's status to the level of Miami, simply away from its competitors. Los Angeles has a superstar, a player who can play with him.

Son Heung-min's No. 7 jersey is expected to record huge sales. There is also a possibility that Messi's record will be exceeded. Messi has sold more than 500,000 copies in a month since joining Miami in 2023, ranking fourth in the uniform sales category. It is a significant record in that it was set in non-European countries.




Son Heung-min said in an official joining ceremony held at BMO Stadium in LA on the 7th that "LA is a huge city." To be honest, L.A. wasn't my first option. But soon after the season, John (Sorrington) changed his mind with his first phone call. Showed me a vision, and I ended up here. I didn't just come to LA, I came to win."

Wasn't it Ho's younger brother? I'm lucky to have played in the same arena as SON and Messi in the same era...Looking forward to a showdown in MLS
Son Heung-min, who played legendary for Tottenham for 10 years from 2015 to this year, said "I can't guarantee that he will be good here because he played well in Europe. It starts again from zero. I want to start at 0 and finish with a legend. Everyone tried and worked hard to get me, so I want to give back what I got. That's the way I've lived. Since it starts from zero, I hope it's called a legend when you break up."

Son Heung-min, who received the transfer issuance necessary for his MLS debut, is likely to make his debut through an MLS game against the Chicago Fire at Chicago's Shink Stadium on the 10th.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.