Son Heung-min, after confirming his departure from Tottenham, played his farewell match against Newcastle United in a pre-season friendly, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He expressed his emotions, shedding tears during the game as he received a guard of honour and shared heartfelt sentiments with teammates. Son's goal involvement record places him among the top Premier League contributors. While reports suggest a move to Los Angeles FC, he stated that nothing has been finalized yet. Newcastle's Eddie Howe praised Son's character, reflecting the respect he garnered throughout his career at Spurs.
"I didn't think I was going to cry at first, but after hearing a few words from my team-mates, leaving the club I've spent so much time with felt really tough."
"I felt really, really happy playing this match. Thanks to my fans, my team-mates and also my opponents, I've had an unforgettable day."
"I think it was very instinctive from the players. I think that speaks volumes for him as a person and him as a footballer that both teams recognise the way he's played the game."
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