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7 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Son savours warm reception during MLS debut for LAFC in Illinois
LONDON: Son Heung-min said he had never experienced such a welcoming atmosphere at an away game after making his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC against Chicago Fire, where he was greeted by a packed crowd at SeatGeek Stadium in Illinois. Son joined LAFC on a record-breaking MLS transfer on Wednesday after a 10-year spell at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. At Tottenham, he bagged 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 appearances and led them to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League title in May. The 33-year-old South Korea skipper made a lively debut in black and gold colours late on Saturday, drawing a penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw with Chicago. "This was an exciting time for a whole week joining LAFC, it was huge," Son told reporters. "There was only one thing I wanted to do and today, being on the pitch, I think it was fantastic. "With the result it's a little bit disappointing, because I think we should have gotten three points here, but generally I think I'm very, very happy and excited. "I really enjoyed it. You never had this coming from away games. I used to play in the Premier League. When I played at away grounds they were always booing me and always booing the players. But it was nice to see people were celebrating, people were enjoying the football." Son's move is expected to resonate with Los Angeles' sizeable Korean community. The team's stadium is just south of Koreatown. He follows in the footsteps of other international stars who have joined LAFC, including Carlos Vela, Giorgio Chiellini, Olivier Giroud as well as former Tottenham teammates Gareth Bale and Hugo Lloris. "I want to do well for MLS because I came here to make this league big," Son said. LAFC are fifth in the Western Conference and next visit New England Revolution on August 16.--REUTERS
The Star
8 hours ago
- The Star
Soccer-Son savours warm reception during MLS debut for LAFC in Illinois
Aug 9, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min (7) celebrates a draw against the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images (Reuters) -Son Heung-min said he had never experienced such a welcoming atmosphere at an away game after making his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles FC against Chicago Fire, where he was greeted by a packed crowd at SeatGeek Stadium in Illinois. Son joined LAFC on a record-breaking MLS transfer on Wednesday after a 10-year spell at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. At Tottenham, he bagged 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 appearances and led them to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League title in May. The 33-year-old South Korea skipper made a lively debut in black and gold colours late on Saturday, drawing a penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw with Chicago. "This was an exciting time for a whole week joining LAFC, it was huge," Son told reporters. "There was only one thing I wanted to do and today, being on the pitch, I think it was fantastic. "With the result it's a little bit disappointing, because I think we should have gotten three points here, but generally I think I'm very, very happy and excited. "I really enjoyed it. You never had this coming from away games. I used to play in the Premier League. When I played at away grounds they were always booing me and always booing the players. But it was nice to see people were celebrating, people were enjoying the football." Son's move is expected to resonate with Los Angeles' sizeable Korean community. The team's stadium is just south of Koreatown. He follows in the footsteps of other international stars who have joined LAFC, including Carlos Vela, Giorgio Chiellini, Olivier Giroud as well as former Tottenham teammates Gareth Bale and Hugo Lloris. "I want to do well for MLS because I came here to make this league big," Son said. LAFC are fifth in the Western Conference and next visit New England Revolution on August 16. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)
The Star
10 hours ago
- The Star
Soccer-Man United boss Amorim hails Sesko's 'great potential' after big-money move
(Reuters) -New Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has all the attributes needed to help bolster their attack, manager Ruben Amorim said as he hopes to unlock the 22-year-old Slovenian's full potential after his big-money move to Old Trafford. Sesko completed his 76.5-million-euro ($89-million) switch from German side RB Leipzig to United on Saturday, with a further 8.5 million euros in bonuses. He signed a contract until 2030 to complete a new-look front three alongside fellow close-season signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. The Slovenia international, capped 41 times, scored 39 goals in 87 appearances across all competitions for Leipzig. "He has the characteristics that we needed," Amorim told MUTV on Saturday. "Ben is a player - with all the information that we have - that we need to stop the guy from working, not the opposite! "So that is also important. He's really young. He's good in the air, he's good at running the channels, good on the ball. I think he has great potential. I think he can improve a lot and, for sure, he is going to feel at home in our club. "He has the right character to be in this group, so I'm really happy to have him." Sesko was introduced at Old Trafford before Saturday's friendly match against Italian side Fiorentina, which United won 5-4 on penalties after drawing 1-1. "He is going to notice, since the first day and first training, that he is in the right place," Amorim added. "He is going to a new building (at Carrington), that is also important. Things are getting better but, in the end, we need to win games." United, who have spent around 200 million pounds ($270 million) following their 15th-place finish in the Premier League last season - their lowest in the top flight in 51 years - begin their new league campaign at home against Arsenal on August 17. ($1 = 0.8592 euros) ($1 = 0.7435 pounds) (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)
