“I am the happiest man in the world,” declared the Spurs captain—despite missing his medal during celebrations. Here’s why he wasn’t wearing it…
Son Heung-min led Tottenham Hotspur to their first trophy in 17 years, sealing a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final. It was the first major honour of Son’s illustrious career. Yet, as jubilant scenes erupted, many noticed the South Korean star wasn’t wearing a winners’ medal.
Why? UEFA confirmed that Tottenham exceeded the limit of recipients allowed on stage—only 30 medals were handed out in the ceremony, while another 20 were reserved for post-match distribution. Son, being one of the last in line, missed out during the live presentation.
Despite this hiccup, Son eventually received his medal later in the evening, proudly calling himself a “club legend” in a post-match interview. His passion and leadership were on full display throughout the tournament and especially in the final, where he captained the side to glory.
This emotional win could define Son’s legacy, finally elevating him from nearly-man to silverware-winner. A historic night, even without the medal on his neck—at least a
t first.
