“World class NO, still unchanged.”
Son Woong-jeong (60), the father of soccer team “captain” Son Heung-min (30, Tottenham), Son Woong-jeong (60), head coach of Son Soccer Academy, shook his hand, saying that his son is still not “world class.” On the 14th, director Sohn made a surprise appearance as a guest on the tvN entertainment program ‘You Quiz on the Block (You Quiz)’ and brought up thoughts about his son Heung-min Son without hesitation. 메이저놀이터
In particular, coach Sohn said, “Heung-min is not world class,” when Son Heung-min was winning in the English Premier League (EPL) following the German Bundesliga in the past, causing controversy among fans. However, this remark became a hot topic again last season when Son Heung-min became the first Asian to become the top scorer in the EPL. There was also speculation that Son’s strict standards for his son may have changed. However, director Sohn said on this day, “(World class) that is not the case. Still no change. I hope that Heung-min’s soccer will always grow by 10%.” However, it has to go down beautifully and gradually.”
He also revealed the story behind Son Heung-min’s appearance at the World Cup in Qatar wearing a face mask three weeks after suffering an orbital fracture during a team game. Director Son said, “After he collapsed, looking at his face, he was depressed. He thought, ‘It’s a fracture,’ and at the same time, he thought, ‘What about the World Cup?’” and said, “I heard that Heung-min had the same thought. He asked for the surgery date to be pushed forward as much as possible. Except for sleeping time, he kept applying ice. The swelling went away and I was able to move the surgery date forward by a day.”
In addition, when asked about Son Heung-min’s twilight years as a player, “The contract with Tottenham ends in June 2025. I don’t know if Tottenham wants more, but if I have to transfer, my personal wish is to leave the salary and go to the city I want to live in, the club I want to kick the ball in, and retire happily.” Finally, “Thank you and I love you. Heung-min-ah,” he said, containing words of affection that he could not normally express.