Emotional Farewell: Son Heung-min's Final Curtain Call at Tottenham

In an emotional send-off, Son Heung-min, the South Korean soccer star, likely played his last game for Tottenham in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle in Seoul. The match, attended by about 65,000 fans, concluded 1-1, with Son departing to heartfelt applause and collectivized tears from players.

Son, aged 33, was embraced by both his Tottenham teammates and Newcastle players as he left the field, marking the end of his decade-long stint at the London club. Son is rumored to be eyeing a transfer to Los Angeles FC, having scored 173 goals in 454 appearances for Tottenham.

Amid the emotional farewell, Tottenham's manager Thomas Frank and Newcastle's Eddie Howe praised Son's impact on the game. Franchise supporters witnessed Brennan Johnson's early goal for Tottenham, matched by Harvey Barnes for Newcastle, while injuries clouded the event as James Maddison was stretchered off due to a knee injury.

(With inputs from agencies.)