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Son Heung-min lifts Europa League trophy as Spurs break trophy drought

After years of dreaming and a decade of near-misses, Son Heung-min finally lifted a European trophy — leading Tottenham Hotspurs to a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final.

2025-05-22

'I'm a legend... just for today': Son Heung-min in tears as Spurs end 17-year trophy drought

Tottenham Hotspur's Korean captain Son Heung-min burst into tears the moment his team had defeated Premier League rival Manchester United 1-0 in the final of the UEFA Europa League, held Wednesday at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.

2025-05-22

'I'm ready': Spurs captain Son Heung-min eyes first trophy with club at Europa League final

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min says he is "ready" for what could become the biggest day of his career.

2025-05-21

Son Heung-min's father, brother suspended from coaching activities after child abuse convictions

Star footballer Son Heung-min's father and older brother have received suspensions barring them from participating in games after being convicted of child abuse against youth football trainees.

2025-05-21

Son Heung-min blackmail suspect told another man they could be the father

A woman accused of blackmailing Korean national football team captain Son Heung-min dated another man at the same time and told them both about the pregnancy because she "wasn't sure whose it was," according to a newly released audio recording.

2025-05-21

Son Heung-min continues to receive transfer interest from Saudi clubs

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min continues to draw transfer interest from the Saudi Pro League with one year left on his contract.

2025-05-20

Tottenham Hotspur to play summer exhibition matches in Korea

For the third time in four years, Tottenham Hotspur will play preseason matches in Korea this summer.

2025-05-19

Police accused of violating rights of woman embroiled in Son Heung-min extortion case

A woman in her 20s surnamed Yang, who was arrested on charges of blackmailing Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min by claiming she was pregnant with his child, has sparked controversy over a potential human rights violation.

2025-05-18

Alleged blackmailers of Tottenham's Son Heung-min appear in court

Two suspects accused of attempting to extort money from Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min appeared in court on Saturday for a detention warrant hearing.

2025-05-17

Woman accused of blackmailing Son Heung-min was his former lover, report says

The woman who allegedly blackmailed Korean football star Son Heung-min by claiming she was pregnant with his child and extorted 300 million won ($220,000) from him last year was his past lover, according to a news report.

2025-05-16