Tottenham Hotspur ended their preseason tour of Asia with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. The match came on the day after Son Heung-Min announced his decision to leave the club this summer. Son, who received a guard of honour before the game in South Korea, was visibly emotional as he walked off the field at the end of the match. The draw also saw James Maddison suffer a knee injury, similar to the one that kept him out for the end of last season.
Son’s farewell match was marked by an emotional atmosphere, with his teammates paying tribute to him through a guard of honour before the game and respect from the Newcastle players. Tottenham boss Thomas Frank described the situation as “beautiful and brutal,” acknowledging the mix of emotions on display.
The injury to Maddison added to the drama of the match, but Son’s goodbye was the main focus. The South Korean forward will now leave Spurs after a successful six-year tenure.
Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/739968