Tottenham Captain Son Heung-min Bids Emotional Farewell in Final Match

Son Heung-min bid an emotional farewell to Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly match against Newcastle United held in Seoul, South Korea, marking what is likely his final appearance for the club. The 33-year-old, who joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, was honored with a guard of honour from players on both teams and received a standing ovation from over 64,000 fans as he was substituted after 65 minutes. Son leaves Tottenham as one of the club's all-time greats, having scored 173 goals in 454 appearances and captaining the team to the UEFA Europa League title in May 2025, their first trophy in 17 years. Despite speculation linking him to Los Angeles FC, Son has not confirmed his next destination but has reportedly rejected offers from Saudi Arabian clubs. His farewell match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson scoring early and Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes equalizing before halftime. Both Spurs and Newcastle managers praised Son's talent and character, emphasizing the respect he commands across the football world.