‘Tottenham No. 7’ added to the meaning of the legendary Son Heung -min
On the 3rd, the Seoul World Cup Stadium resonated at the 7th and 77th minute of the game. Son Heung -min’s cheering. It was a gift from fans for the last stage of Son Heung -min, who had run seven times in Tottenham for the past 10 years. For Tottenham fans, seven times is no different from Son Heung -min’s words.
The same is true of the club. According to the British media Gib Miss Sports, the club is likely to designate Son Heung -min’s number 7 as a ‘temporary decision’ in 2025 ~ 2026 season. When there is an right person to replace him, he will give ‘7’.
The number is not just a number. Number 7 has traditionally been used by winger (side strikers). Among them, they are outstanding attackers who are creative and have a decisive influence on the team. For football fans around the world, No. 7 is also a symbol of superstar, which combines star, creativity and charisma. During Manchester United, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo ran seven times. Ronaldo is currently 7 times in Al Nasr FC. Son Heung -min is expected to sign a contract with Los Angeles (LA) FC from the US Major League Soccer (MLS) on the 7th. Currently in LAFC, 7 is vacant.
The number itself symbolizes the position, but now it has also been transformed into a culture that reflects the individual’s identity. Juan Palna, who has joined Tottenham in Tottenham, runs six times next season. For Juan, 6 is a “number that has an important meaning for me and my family.” He said in an interview with Tottenham Nuri House on the 5th, “It was the day when my grandfather left, and the important things that happened in my life have always been the number of numbers.”
When Beckham moved from United to Real Madrid, he chose 23 instead of 7, but the number of symbolism remains unchanged. Tottenham’s seventh is now the next runner to connect Son Heung -min. The number itself is the goal of the next generation of stars, which encourages the spirit of challenge. Tottenham’s Yang Min -hyuk prepared to the reporters at Incheon International Airport before leaving for England on the 5th. It seems difficult right now, but it is not impossible.
The British professional football Premier League (EPL), which Tottenham plays, will open on the 16th. Son Heung -min has left, but seven symbols remain.
By Nam Ji -eun, reporter myviollet@hani.co.kr
