Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) has been reported to have been a victim of extortion, with major overseas media also reporting on the matter significantly.

The BBC reported on the 15th (Korea time) that 'Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was threatened by a woman claiming to be pregnant' and noted that 'a criminal complaint has been filed with the Korean police.' It further stated, 'The Gangnam police in Seoul have arrested a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s on charges of extortion and attempted extortion.'

According to domestic media reports, Son Heung-min's side determined that the woman threatened him by demanding a large sum of money under the pretext of her pregnancy, and filed a complaint on the 7th. It has also been reported that the man in his 40s, who conspired with the woman to extort him, has been arrested.

Son Heung-min's management company stated, 'The clear victim of this incident is player Son Heung-min, and the police investigation is ongoing,' and noted that 'legal action will be taken depending on the outcome of the investigation.'

As news of the incident spread, foreign media quickly reacted. In addition to the BBC, major British media outlets such as The Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Star, and Mirror focused on the relevant facts by citing Korean media reports.

Chinese and Japanese media also paid attention to the seriousness of the incident. China's Sohu.com reported that 'Son Heung-min filed a complaint with the police after a woman and a man conspired to demand hundreds of millions of won,' adding that 'the police have already issued arrest warrants for those individuals.'

Japan's Daily Sports reported, 'A man and woman who extorted money from Premier League Tottenham captain Son Heung-min have been arrested,' stating that 'it has been confirmed that the man has been involved in demanding money directly from Son Heung-min since March of this year.'

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min is expected to participate in the away match against Aston Villa in the Premier League on the 17th. Ange Postecoglou, the head coach, stated at the official press conference, 'Son Heung-min will definitely play in the Villa match.'

Football London projected, 'This match could be the final practical test to determine whether Son Heung-min will be selected for the final.'

Currently, Son Heung-min is preparing for the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United on the 22nd. Personally, it is an important stage for his first career trophy challenge as well as Tottenham's escape from 16 years without a title.

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