Heung-min Son

Watch: LAFC keeper Hugo Lloris saves penalty… by sitting on the ball

Wednesday’s MLS matchup between LAFC and Real Salt Lake was full of highlight moments which included a Son Heung-min hat-trick, an incredible bicycle kick for RSL and one of the more peculiar penalty saves.

The Hugo Lloris penalty save vs RSL caught our attention as we’ve never seen a goalkeeper stop a spot kick by sitting on the ball. In the 56th minute Real Salt Lake looked to halve the deficit after being awarded a penalty kick.

Rwan Cruz’s attempt then hit off the post and rolled to an unsuspecting Lloris who sat on the ball.

Watch: Son Heung-min scores stunning free kick for first MLS goal

Son Heung-min has officially announced his arrival in Major League Soccer in spectacular fashion.

The former Tottenham Hotspur star scored his first-ever MLS goal in just his third appearance for Los Angeles FC, delivering a moment of 'Sonny magic' in their match against FC Dallas.

Son Heung-min goal today: LAFC star stunning free kick against FC Dallas

In the fifth minute, Son stood over a free kick from 25 yards out and curled a stunning effort into the top right corner of Michael Collodi’s net — a goal worthy of any highlight reel.

Son’s LAFC shirt is currently the highest-selling jersey in sports reports LAFC co-president

Los Angeles FC’s superstar signing Son Heung-min has the most popular jersey in all of sports right now according to LAFC GM John Thorrington.

Son isn’t just outselling Lionel Messi when it comes to jersey sales, he’s also outselling the likes of Lebron James, Steph Curry, Patrick Mahomes, etc. The hottest commodity in the sporting  realm is an LAFC Son jersey.

LAFC Son jersey sales

Watch: Son Heung-min asked if he’ll help the USA win the World Cup in 2026

The average American’s soccer knowledge was on full display during the introduction of Tottenham legend and South Korean icon Son Heung-min to LAFC on Wednesday.

That’s because someone asked Son if he’d help the United States in the World Cup next summer. Yes, you read that right. SOUTH KOREAN soccer player Son was asked if he’d help the UNITED STATES in the 2026 World Cup.

It’s fair to say the average person isn’t aware of the difference between club and international play.

Son USA World Cup question

LAFC eyeing up their next superstar signing: Tottenham’s Son Heung-min

Los Angeles FC are pursuing Tottenham Hotspur star forward Heung-Min Son, multiple outlets are reporting.

Spurs are considering an offer of $20.3 million from the MLS club, according to The Sun, based in the United Kingdom.

Son to LAFC rumors

UEFA apologizes to Tottenham for running out of medals during Europa League final ceremony

UEFA has apologized  for running out of winners medals during the Europa League final trophy ceremony on Wednesday after more Tottenham Hotspur players than expected lined up to receive their individual prizes.

Spurs captain Son Heung-min and two other players, the last to line up for individual medals, were left empty-handed after their team beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the club's fourth European title on Wednesday.

Europa League medals fail

Son lifted the trophy without a medal around his neck.

Watch: Lisandro Martínez tells Son to hurry up taking a corner kick, then Son scores Olimpico

Tottenham’s 4-3 victory vs. Manchester United in the EFL Cup on Thursday was full of bizarre moments. No instance was better than the Lisandro Martínez Son corner kick drama in the final minutes of the game.

With Spurs leading 3-2, the South Korean superstar was taking his time walking over to the corner flag for a set piece. Martínez, to the displeasure of the home crowd, went over and told Son to hurry up.

The United defender would instantly regret telling Son to get on with the corner kick as the Spurs forward then scored directly from the set piece.

Underdog Jordan stun Jürgen Klinsmann’s South Korea to book place in Asian Cup final

AL RAYYAN — Jordan upset South Korea 2-0 in their Asian Cup semi-final on Tuesday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium where Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari scored second-half goals to guide them into the final for the first time.

The result was a stunning upset for Jordan, who are ranked 87th in the world but played with nothing to lose against South Korea who are the third-best team in Asia, 64 places above them.

Sensational Son free kick sends Jürgen Klinsmann’s South Korea to Asian Cup semifinals

AL WAKRAH — South Korea advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son Heung-min scored the winner with a sublime free kick.

With South Korea going to extra time for a second straight game after they beat Saudi Arabia on penalties, Hwang won a free kick on the edge of the box from a foul conceded by Miller once again.

Jürgen Klinsmann’s South Korea shockingly draw 3-3 with 130th ranked Malaysia

AL WAKRAH — South Korea finished second in their Asian Cup group after Malaysia held them to a 3-3 draw on Thursday with an equalizer in the 15th minute of added time which saw Bahrain finish top with a 1-0 win over Jordan.

Bahrain topped Group E with six points thanks to an Abdulla Yusuf Helal winner while South Korea finished with five points. Jordan finished third with four points and also went through as one of the best third-placed teams.

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