"When Tottenham won, I captured the best scene." Hollywood actor Tom Holland, known as a long-time fan of Tottenham Hotspur, shared behind-the-scenes moments from the UEFA Europa League final and expressed deep admiration for Son Heung-min's dedication. While on the set of Christopher Nolan's latest film, he revealed he watched the game for just 10 minutes, and that alone filled him with energy.
On the 15th (Korea time), 'SpursWeb' reported, "Tom Holland confessed that the fact he was filming on the day of the UEFA Europa League final and Tottenham's victory had a decisive impact on completing a scene."
At that time, Holland was filming Nolan's upcoming work in Los Angeles, United States. He said, "I couldn't check the score as I couldn't use my cellphone on set. So, I always sneaked over to the staff who had their phones and asked them to update me on the situation."
He continued, "I was able to return to the trailer during lunch and watch the last 10 minutes, and I was so excited to see that, I returned to the set and was able to capture a really great scene," adding, "It was truly a special moment."
His emotions ran deeper when asked about Son Heung-min. He revealed, "I was really happy to see Son Heung-min lift the championship trophy," and emphasized, "He was a player who could have played for any other club. He is a world-class player, but he remained at Tottenham until the end. I am really proud of that dedication."
There are rising speculations about Son Heung-min potentially parting ways with Tottenham. Amid interest from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer (MLS), it has been reported locally that there is also a possibility of collaborating on a new project under coach Thomas Frank. Holland expressed, "No matter what he chooses, he is already a legend of Tottenham," and showed a stance of respecting all of Son Heung-min's decisions.
He also mentioned the former coach Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed after leading the team to victory in the UEFA Europa League last season. He said, "The departure of coach Postecoglou is bittersweet. I really liked him and respected him greatly as a coach. The season was tough, but winning in a European competition is an incredible achievement. I felt proud as a Tottenham fan."
Tottenham lifted a trophy for the first time in 17 years, and although he could not witness it live, fan Tom Holland celebrated with great enthusiasm. His emotion once again highlights the significance of the names Tottenham and Son Heung-min.
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