“Did Son Heung-min die?”… Another black and white picture on SNS Tottenham, the anger of the fans

A black and white photo of Son Heung-min (31) was uploaded without explanation on Tottenham’s official social media, causing controversy.

Tottenham posted a black and white photo of Son Heung-min looking down in a Tottenham kit on the club’s Instagram on the 8th.

The problem is that when Tottenham uploaded this photo, they only added one framed emoticon with a landscape without explaining anything. Usually, on social media, black and white photos are uploaded to mourn the deceased or to pray for repose.

In fact, Tottenham posted black and white photos in memory of Bill Nicholson, who died in 2004, football emperor Pele, who died in December last year, and coach Gian Piero Ventrone, who died in October last year, as the best. manager in the club’s history.

As a result, not only Korean fans but also foreign fans joined in and criticized Tottenham’s actions, saying, “Did Son Heung-min die?” “Why do you post black and white pictures with no explanation?” “My heart sank” and “Remove and apologize.” he did

In particular, in September 2021, the Tottenham side also brought criticism by uploading Son Heung-min’s picture in black and white without any particular explanation.

However, the reason why Tottenham posted these posts is interpreted as wishing Son Heung-min a safe holiday.

Tottenham won 1-0 with the opening goal of Harry Kane (30) in the 15th minute of the first half in the home game against EPL Manchester City on the 6th. It was also Kane’s 200th EPL goal. Son Heung-min also ran to Kane and shared joy with him.

Afterward, Kane and Son Heung-min called Antonio Conte, who was resting in his native Italy after undergoing surgery for cholecystitis, and asked him to “give me two days off,” and Conte was said to readily agrees.

Tottenham will play an away EPL match against Leicester City on the 12th, and then move to Italy on the 15th for the UEFA Champions League first-16 tie against AC Milan.