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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Son Heung-Min brings Europa League trophy to South Korea; K-Pop group to perform in his match in Seoul
Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea forward Son Heung-Min will bring the Europa League trophy to his home country when his club plays a pre-season match in Seoul in August. Son, who moved to Spurs a decade ago, is the highest Asian goalscorer in the Premier League and helped the side win its first major trophy in 17 years, beating Manchester United in the Europa League final. Spurs, however, has had a change in guard in management since, replacing coach Ange Postecoglou with Thomas Frank. The former Brentford manager's latest stint will begin with a pre-season in Asia. Tottenham has a friendly planned in China, South Korea, Germany and then back in the United Kingdom before starting the Premier League. In Seoul, Tottenham will play Newcastle United — Europa League winner versus EFL League Cup winner — in the Coupang Play Series at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Both teams, which won silverware after long periods, will exhibit their trophies before the game. There's another caveat planned during this game. Popular K-Pop group 2NE1 is officially returning to the big stage. The girl band, comprising CL, Park Bom, Sandara Park, and Minzy, disbanded in 2016, and its last song, titled 'Goodbye', was released eight years ago. 'We are huge fans of Son Heung-Min. It's such an honour to be part of this event. We hope our stage gives fans an unforgettable memory,' 2NE1 said in a statement. 2NE1 will perform during the half-time show of the match, giving fans of South Korean music and football a perfect opportunity to witness both under the same roof.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Premier League 2025-26 Pre-Season Friendly Fixtures: Full Schedule List
Last Updated: All the 2025-26 Premier League pre-season friendlies and their dates. Premier League 2025-26 clubs As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws near, all 20 clubs will be in action in pre-season friendlies. Only Manchester City are yet to announce their schedule at the time of publishing this article. Arsenal 23 July vs AC Milan (Singapore) 27 July vs Newcastle (Singapore) 31 July vs Spurs (Hong Kong) Aston Villa 16 July vs Walsall (A) 19 July vs Hansa Rostock (A) 26 July vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A) 30 July vs St. Louis City SC (A) 2 August vs Nashville SC (A) 6 August vs AS Roma (H) Bournemouth Burnley Chelsea Crystal Palace Everton Fulham Leeds 13 July vs Preston North End (A) 26 July vs AC Milan (Hong Kong) 30 July vs Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan) 4 August vs Athletic Club (H) 10 August vs Crystal Palace (FA Community Shield) Manchester United 19 July vs Leeds United (Stockholm) 27 July (00:00 BST) vs West Ham (New Jersey; Premier League Summer Series) 31 July (02:30 BST) vs Bournemouth (Chicago; Premier League Summer Series) 3 August vs Everton (Atlanta; Premier League Summer Series) 9 August vs Fiorentina (H) Newcastle United Nottingham Forest 2 August vs Birmingham City (A) (Francis Memorial Match) Sunderland 12 July vs Gateshead (A) 12 July vs South Shield (A) 19 July vs Sevilla FC (Estadio Algarve) 21 July vs Sporting CP (Estadio Algarve) 26 July vs Heart of Midlothian (A) 29 July vs Hull City (A) 2 August vs Real Betis (H) 9 August vs Augsburg (A) 10 August vs Rayo Vallecano (H) Tottenham Hotspur 19 July vs Reading (A) 31 July vs Arsenal (Hong Kong) 7 August vs Bayern Munich (Munich) TBC July/August vs Newcastle (South Korea; Coupang Play Series) 13 August vs Paris Saint-Germain (UEFA Super Cup, Udine, Italy) West Ham 27 July (00:00 BST) vs Man Utd (New Jersey; Premier League Summer Series) 30 July vs Everton (Chicago; Premier League Summer Series) 3 August vs Bournemouth (Atlanta; Premier League Summer Series) 9 August vs Lille OSC (H) Wolves top videos View all 26 July vs Stoke City (A) 30 July vs RC Lens (Walsall's Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium) 3 August vs Girona (A) 9 August vs Celta Vigo (A) Fixtures and dates are subject to change. About the Author Ritayan Basu Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, More News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Premier League Location : London, United Kingdom (UK) First Published: June 28, 2025, 16:19 IST News sports » football Premier League 2025-26 Pre-Season Friendly Fixtures: Full Schedule List
Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Son Heung-min's father, brother suspended from coaching for child abuse
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min training in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final against Manchester United on May 21. PHOTO: EPA-EFE SEOUL – The father and brother of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min have been suspended from coaching by sports authorities of Gangwon Province, after the pair and another coach from the father's youth academy were convicted for child abuse by a local court. The Gangwon Football Association (GFA) recently confirmed a three-month suspension on Son Woong-jung, the father of the Tottenham star and director of SON Football Academy, and a fellow coach of the institution. This was based on the investigation by the government-affiliated Korea Sport Ethics Center (KSEC). Son Heung-yun, the older brother of Son Heung-min and a coach at his father's academy, was subject to a longer, six-month suspension. The aforementioned punishments are the lowest level of disciplinary actions for those found guilty of violence by coaches, according to regulations of the KSEC. The GFA's committee ruled that the verbal abuse by Son Woong-jung and physical abuse by the other two occurred without premeditation. Both parties have requested a reconsideration of the punishment, with the lawyer of the abused youth athlete saying that the abuse took place repeatedly and cannot be considered as actions made on the spur of the moment. The three officials of the SON Football Academy were each slapped 3 million won (S$2,790) fine by the Chuncheon District Court in November, over violating the clause about child abuse in the Child Welfare Act. The victimized youth athlete told police that he was subject to frequent verbal abuse by the elder Son but said physical abuse was inflicted by his coaches. This included the younger Son hitting the child with a baton during a training camp in March of 2024, which supposedly left an injury requiring two weeks of medical treatment. Son Woong-jung issued a public apology for the child victim and his family, but said that some of their claims were not true. He admitted to coaching the children in a way that was 'not corresponding to the standards set by the changing trend and the law'. Father Son, a former player himself, was famous for the harsh upbringing he gave his now-world famous son. In a 2020 interview, he said he 'beat up Heung-min a lot' and admitted in his book that his training methods were harsh. It was said that one of the neighbours even reported the elder Son for child abuse for what he did during the training of his son. Son Heung-min himself has not accused his father of abuse, expressing respect for him and his training methods. In separate news, Tottenham will play in South Korea as part of their pre-season plans, the club said on May 19, having already committed to a friendly against rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong. It will be Spurs' fifth trip to South Korea and they will play in the 2025 Coupang Play Series. The club said it will release fixure information 'in due course'. Ange Postecoglou's side play Arsenal on July 31 in Hong Kong in the first north London derby to be contested outside the United Kingdom. The game at the new 50,000-capacity Kai Tak stadium has sold out. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Daily Tribune
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Tottenham add South Korea to Asia pre-season trip
Tottenham will play in South Korea as part of their pre-season plans, the club said Monday, having already committed to a friendly against rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong. The London club, who face Manchester United this Wednesday in Bilbao in the Europa League final, are captained by South Korea skipper Son Heung-min. It will be Tottenham's fifth trip to South Korea and they will play in the 2025 Coupang Play Series. The club said it will release fixure information 'in due course'. Ange Postecoglou's side play Arsenal on July 31 in Hong Kong in the first north London derby to be contested outside the United Kingdom. The game at the new 50 000-capacity Kai Tak stadium has sold out.
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Tottenham add South Korea to Asia pre-season trip
SEOUL: Tottenham will play in South Korea as part of their pre-season plans, the club said Monday, having already committed to a friendly against rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong. The London club, who face Manchester United this Wednesday in Bilbao in the Europa League final, are captained by South Korea skipper Son Heung-min. It will be Tottenham's fifth trip to South Korea and they will play in the 2025 Coupang Play Series. Di Maria says he will not return for Benfica next season The club said it will release fixure information 'in due course'. Ange Postecoglou's side play Arsenal on July 31 in Hong Kong in the first north London derby to be contested outside the United Kingdom. The game at the new 50,000-capacity Kai Tak stadium has sold out.
