NewsHail
22 May 2025
South Koreans are cheering for Son Heung-min. He is the captain of Tottenham. He led the team to win its first trophy in 17 years.
Many people felt proud. They saw Son with the Korean flag after the game. One person online said they "almost cried." Another called him a "national treasure."
Son said the win made him feel like a "legend" and the "happiest man in the world."
This is the first big win in Son’s pro career. He did not win any trophies in Germany or with the South Korean team.
One message on Naver News said, "Seeing you with the trophy and flag was so touching."
Another person said, "It was a team win, but I’m proud of Son. He worked hard."
Son thanked fans who stayed up late to watch the match. The game was in Spain, which is seven hours behind Korea.
He also said sorry for "taking so long" to win.
"I hope people who don’t like me now will like me more because of this," he said on Korean TV.
Son is also facing a hard time off the field. He filed a police case against a woman. She said she was pregnant with his baby and tried to blackmail him.
People praised Son for staying strong. They said he didn’t let his personal problems affect his game.
This happy moment comes during a hard time for South Korea. The country is getting ready for a new election. The last president was removed after he declared martial law in December. Many people are worried about the future.
Also, wildfires have destroyed old temples and killed over 20 people.
One person wrote, "Politics and the economy are so hard these days, but Son Heung-min gives us hope."
