Son Heung-min meets King Charles III of England! As expected, Tottenham's iconic player. Even though I was treated like a legend, it still shone
Feb 13, 2025
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Football London, a British football media outlet, said on the 13th (Korea time) 'Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-min met King Charles III of England on behalf of Tottenham. Charles III visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 12th to encourage local child support projects sponsored by Tottenham and the National Football League (NFL)Tottenham Son Heung-min, Tottenham women's team captain Bethany and chairman Daniel Levy were present. Son showed respect for King Charles III in a polite manner and even shook hands with him, he reported.
At the event, Son Heung-min handed over the club's symbol, the golden rooster, to Charles III on behalf of Tottenham.
Tottenham is suffering from a painful period after being eliminated from two consecutive tournaments, the League Cup and the FA Cup, but under Son Heung-min's leadership, they dream of a turnaround by catching Manchester United. Tottenham's immediate task is to leap to the top of the Premier League and win the UEFA Europa League.
The media reported that Charles III visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and emphasized the philanthropy that Tottenham and the NFL have achieved. 'I met Tottenham's men's and women's team captain Son Heung-min and Bethany England in the ground tunnel, and there was also Tottenham president Daniel Levy.' King Charles spoke with various community groups and companies that benefited from the opportunities created by the stadium, including students from the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET), a sixth form of state funding that prioritizes local students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.