James Madison (29, Tottenham) confessed his bromance with Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham).
Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League final for the 2024-2025 season against Manchester United, defeating them 1-0 at the Estadio San Mames in Bilbao, Spain, on the 22nd (Korean time).
Tottenham lifted a trophy for the first time in 17 years since the 2008 League Cup. Son Heung-min, who joined Tottenham in 2015, broke a decade-long drought without a trophy. Including Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen, this marks his first professional championship.
After the victory was confirmed, Son Heung-min wrapped himself in the Taegeukgi and celebrated. As captain, he was the first to lift the trophy, rejoicing with his Tottenham teammates. This was the most brilliant moment in Son Heung-min's football career.
After the match, Son Heung-min said, "I feel absolutely amazing right now. Tottenham hadn’t lifted a trophy in 17 years. It took a long time, and today is that day. I feel like I can now call myself a legend of this club. This is the only day! I want to enjoy this moment," as he showed tears.
Tottenham teammates were also moved. Madison, who supported Son Heung-min as vice-captain, did not hide his love for him. Madison attended a charity golf tournament on the 27th and participated in an interview with 'Sky Sports'.
Madison expressed emotion, stating, "I will never forget that moment. I couldn’t participate in the final due to a knee injury. After the final whistle blew, that was the first time I saw Son Heung-min. We shared a warm hug, and I started to cry like a little kid."
Madison continued, "In that moment, I wanted to express exactly how precious Son Heung-min is to me. He is everything to me. When I see him every day, I try to work as hard as he does. I’ve spent two years here, and Son has been here for ten years. Son Heung-min is a legend of the league. I wanted to say how proud I am of him and how precious he is to me," as he grew teary-eyed.
Madison's words towards Son Heung-min were so heartfelt they brought to mind a confession of love for a beloved. Madison said, "Son is the best person I’ve ever met. I really love him. I’m so happy to have shared the moment when he lifted the trophy for the club he loves. I got to share in the joy of seeing him dedicate ten years to the club. He is truly a wonderful person. Son Heung-min's achievements are as joyful as mine," as he expressed his emotions once more.
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