Son Heung-min returned to Korea on the 23rd.
“Nice Guy” Son Heung-min declined to be interviewed after finishing the game in Australia. However, the process has been more applauded as it has been done through polite and well-mannered words.
Tottenham faced Newcastle United in a friendly match in Melbourne, Australia, on the 22nd. The match was followed by a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with Tottenham losing 4-5. Son started the match and played for 61 minutes.
Son had a really tight schedule. After playing in the match against Sheffield United in the 38th round, the final match of the 2023-24 Premier League, Son immediately went to Australia to play against Newcastle.
Son Heung-min endured long travel and even participation in many games to carry out the schedule of the Korean national soccer team, including the Asian Cup, during this season. Despite the never-too-easy season schedule, Son scored 17 goals and 10 assists in the 2023-24 season, becoming the third player in his career to score 10 goals and 10 assists.
Son Heung-min, who had such a hectic schedule, was asked to be interviewed by local reporters immediately after the match against Newcastle in Australia.
British media outlet Sports Bible reported on the situation and said, “He politely declined the media’s request in the most Son-like way.” When Australian reporters caught Son after the match against Newcastle, he said, “Can’t you let me go today? I always stopped and interviewed in this situation, but please let me go today. I need to rest, too.” When local reporters accepted Son’s request, he didn’t forget to say, “Thank you.”
Australian ESPN reporter Joey Lynch said, “No player has ever been more gracious in refusing to interview in the mixed zone than Son Heung-min. I am not angry.”
Son returned to Korea on Sunday afternoon. Many fans came to see him at Incheon International Airport, and although he did not engage in fan service activities such as signing autographs or taking photos, he greeted each and every fan’s gift. 토토사이트 순위
Son is unlikely to have enough time to rest even after returning home. The Korean national soccer team will play away match against Singapore in Game 5 of the second qualifying round for the 2026 North-Central America World Cup, and match against China in Game 6 at home on June 11.