K-pop juggernaut BTS has set a record with its upcoming “Arirang” world tour, logging the highest number of seats sold for a single show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium erupted Tuesday as Son Heung-min walked onto the pitch ahead of Spurs’ UEFA Champions League match against Slavia Prague. Wearing a gray trench coat and a black scarf, Son soaked in a reception.
Son Heung-min may have left London for Los Angeles, but the city is about to get a 2-D replacement — a mural of the Korean star will be unveiled next week on Tottenham High Road, Tottenham Hotspur announced on Wednesday.
Tottenham Hotspur legend Son Heung-min looks set to return to London in December to bid a proper farewell to fans, having left the club after playing his last match in lilywhite in an exhibition match in Korea.
Son Heung-min, 33, currently with MLS club Los Angeles FC, could make a brief return to European football this winter, according to recent reports in the British press.
In Korea for the Icons Match, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale reflected on his best goals, his relationship with Son Heung-min and his love of golf.
Xavi Simons joins Tottenham from RB Leipzig, taking the No. 7 shirt previously worn by Son Heung-min, on a reported five-year deal.
"I want to see this as a new challenge and, when the time comes, I want to leave as a legend," Son Heung-min told a room of reporters and officials at a press conference Wednesday announcing his signing with Los Angeles FC.
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