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Son Heung-min Bids Emotional Farewell to Spurs Fans

12/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Son Heung-min returned to Tottenham Hotspur on December 9 to bid farewell after leaving for LAFC in August.
Son spent ten years at Spurs and thanked supporters for their backing.
He addressed fans before the Champions League match against Slavia Prague and asked them not to forget him.
He was presented with a commemorative trophy and signed a mural depicting his Europa League triumph.

History

Historical Context

Tottenham Hotspur's journey in the UEFA Europa League culminated in 2010 when they reached the quarter-finals, a notable achievement under manager Harry Redknapp. This success echoed the club's historic win in the 1972 UEFA Cup, marking them as one of the few teams to have won the competition in three different decades. The legacy continues as Son Heung-min departs after a decade of impactful contributions.

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Story summary

Son Heung-min returned to Tottenham Hotspur on December 9 to bid farewell after leaving for LAFC in August.
Son spent ten years at Spurs and thanked supporters for their backing.
He addressed fans before the Champions League match against Slavia Prague and asked them not to forget him.
He was presented with a commemorative trophy and signed a mural depicting his Europa League triumph.

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