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It's a betrayal. There was a harsh criticism against Son Heung-min (LAFC) for the 'Tottenham legend'.
British media Football Insider said on the 4th (Korean time) 'Tottenham endured a turbulent summer transfer market. Tottenham's transfer market rating' reported.
Tottenham had a big change ahead of the 2025-2026 season. He has broken up with coach Enze Postecoglou, who has led the team so far. Director Thomas Frank has taken the helm. Son Heung-min, who has been at the center of the team for the past 10 years, also left. Son Heung-min joined Tottenham through a transfer window in the summer of 2015. He scored 173 goals in 454 games during this period. During this period, Son Heung-min was honored with the joint top scorer (23 goals) in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2021-2022 season and the FIFA Pushcashi Award in 2020. Both the EPL's top scorer and the Pushkashi Award are the first and only milestone for an Asian player to date. Above all, he lifted the trophy in the Europa League (UEL) in 2024-2025 season as captain. Son Heung-min took on a new challenge after winning the trophy. He will wear the LA FC uniform and play on the ground.
The Son Heung-min effect appeared immediately. Son joined LA FC on Aug. 7. In the 16th minute of the second half against the Chicago Fire on the 10th, he made his MLS debut. In his debut, he induced a penalty kick in the 32nd minute of the second half to lead his team to a 2-2 draw. He delivered assistance in an away game against the New England Revolution on the 17th. He wrote his first offensive point as a member of LA FC. He scored his debut goal three games after his MLS debut against Dallas on the day. After the game, praise poured out from all over the world. MLS made its debut goal in the world class on its website. Son Heung-min quickly proved his skills in MLS.
Son Heung-min even showed his 'ticket power' in the match against San Diego FC held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California on September 1. It was Son Heung-min's debut at home in LA FC. There were 22,937 spectators.
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Football Insider said Son Heung-min transferred to LA FC completely. Tottenham fans will be divided over the break-up with Son Heung-min, who won the trophy after a long wait. He suffered minor injuries due to exhaustion of his physical strength and played below his usual level. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy sent Son Heung-min for a lot of money. The fans were heartbroken. Thanks to his loyalty and Europa League victory, he became a bigger legend than Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)."
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min will now join the South Korean national soccer team led by Hong Myung-bo. He is aiming for a friendly match against the United States and Mexico. Son Heung-min will join the national team for the first time since leaving the EPL and moving to the United States. It is also drawing attention as he met with Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the U.S. national team, who formed a priest's relationship with Tottenham in the EPL.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
