A personal incident has occurred with Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham), who is challenging for his first victory.
Tottenham will face Manchester United (hereafter referred to as Man U) in the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final, held in Bilbao, Spain, at 4 a.m. (Korean time) on the 22nd. Tottenham, currently ranked 17th in the Premier League, will clash with 16th-ranked Man U. The two teams meet at a critical juncture.
Son Heung-min's career is on the line. After joining Tottenham in 2015, Son has been a runner-up four times and is now challenging for his first victory. Son, who returned from an ankle injury after a month, started in the match against Aston Villa on the 17th, playing for 74 minutes. With his fitness improving, Son is expected to start in the final.
A shocking incident has occurred. Two individuals have been arrested by the police for demanding money and threatening Son Heung-min under the pretense of a false pregnancy. It has been revealed that Son had sexual relations with a woman in her 20s and handed over 300 million won as hush money, causing a stir.
Fans are responding with mixed reactions, saying, "Son Heung-min is an adult, and his privacy should be protected" and "If Son Heung-min was innocent, why did he hand over 300 million won?" It is true that Son's image as a model citizen has taken a significant hit.
The Son Heung-min incident has gained significant attention in Japan. 'Goal.com Japan' reported, "Son Heung-min is in the midst of a pregnancy scandal just before the Europa League match on the 22nd. Son has stated that he intends to win and make it a historic day for his life. This shocking news has come at a crucial time as he challenges for victory after 10 years."
In an interview with the BBC, Son Heung-min said, "It has been a very bad season. But we can win the trophy. That is what everyone wants. It will be the greatest day of my life," expressing confidence in winning.
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