Son Heung-min and Kyle Walker Share a Warm Moment During Tottenham-Man City Match
By Wonhee Lee | December 5, 2023 | 07:02
In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, Son Heung-min and Kyle Walker, former teammates at Tottenham Hotspur, were seen sharing a playful moment during the recent Tottenham-Manchester City match.
The footage captured by British media outlet The Boot Room showed Son Heung-min approaching Walker, who was holding the ball, and playfully nudging him with his shoulder. The two then shared a laugh and a warm embrace, showing the enduring bond between them despite now being on opposing sides.
While Son Heung-min continues to don the Tottenham uniform, Kyle Walker left the team in 2017 to join Manchester City, subsequently achieving significant success with the club. Since moving to Manchester City, Walker has amassed an impressive collection of titles, including five Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups, and one European Champions League trophy.
Despite their divergent paths, the friendly interaction between Son Heung-min and Walker serves as a reminder of the strong camaraderie that exists between former teammates, transcending the competitive nature of professional football.
Son Heung-min’s continued presence at Tottenham has solidified his status as a revered figure within the club, with the ongoing season marking his 9th wearing the Tottenham uniform. His contributions to the team have been significant, with notable performances in past seasons and a commendable display in the recent match against Manchester City, where he scored a goal and provided an assist in a 3-3 draw.
Despite often finding themselves pitted against each other due to the nature of their positions, Son Heung-min and Walker’s friendly exchange on the field serves as a heartwarming reminder of the enduring bond between former teammates, captivating football fans around the world.
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Reporter Wonhee Lee | 2023.12.05 07:02
Son Heung-min (left) and prankster Kyle Walker. /Photo = Still from The Boot Room ‘Captain’ Son Heung-min (Tottenham) played a prank on the ground. He smiled warmly after meeting his ‘old teammate’ Kyle Walker (Man City).
British Media The Boot Room presented on the 4th (Korea time), “Son Heung-min and Walker were caught joking during the Tottenham-Man City match.” In the video released by the media, Son Heung-min approached Walker, who was holding the ball, and playfully shoved him with his shoulder. Then Walker started laughing. Walker also hugged Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min showed his joy by tapping Walker’s butt again.
Although they are now enemies, Son Heung-min and Walker are former team-mates who played together at Tottenham. England national team defender Walker played for Tottenham for a long time between 2009 and 2017. The two worked together when Son Heung-min also wore a Tottenham uniform in 2015.
However, Walker left Tottenham and moved to Manchester City in 2017. At Manchester City, Walker became a world-class player. He also led a number of championship trophies. Since moving to Manchester City, Walker has won the Premier League five times, the League Cup four times, the FA Cup twice, and the European Champions League once. Last season, he contributed to the first European treble in the club’s history.
Walker left his former team, Tottenham, to win the championship, and his dream has come true several times.
Kyle Walker (left) and Son Heung-min. /AFPBBNews=News1 Kyle Walker and his Son Heung-min (right) during their days at Tottenham. /AFPBBNews=News1 Heung-min’s son, who remains at Tottenham, has become a self-proclaimed ‘living legend’. This season is the 9th season wearing the Tottenham uniform. Except for the difficult time to adapt to the Premier League in the first season, he played the role of a key striker every season. In the 2021-2022 season, he scored 23 league goals and was joint top scorer with Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah. This season, he has 9 goals and 2 assists in 14 league games.
Son Heung-min also played an active role in the match against Manchester City held on the 3rd with 1 goal and 1 assist. The game ended in a 3-3 draw.
Due to the nature of their positions, Son Heung-min and Walker often face each other on the field. There is also a great sense of burning competition. However, they even showed their warm chemistry, attracting the attention of football fans.
Kyle Walker (left) and Son Heung-min. /AFPBBNews=News1
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