Tottenham sell out 66,000 tickets in just 25 minutes for pre-season clash in South Korea as Son’s influence shows
TOTTENHAM have sold out 66,000 tickets in just 25 MINUTES for a pre-season match in Son Heung-min's home country South Korea.
Antonio Conte's men will take part in their first pre-season game of the summer on July 13 as they travel to Asia for a one-off clash.
Spurs will face Team K League at the stunning Seoul World Cup Stadium.
And most of the supporters heading to the venue for the match will be there to get a close-up of their superstar countryman Son in a Tottenham shirt.
South Korean journalist confirmed the sell out on social media.
And he added: "There were thousands (or more) of fans who failed to buy the tickets even though they tried to buy as soon as the booking opened!"
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Reacting to the tickets being sold in minutes, one social media user said: "That is amazing.
"Then again we're talking about a genuine, bona fide superstar, so when you think about it, it just makes sense."
Another added: "It’s because Son is like a megastar in South Korea. Have you seen videos of him when he’s back home?"
And a third said: "Full capacity in just half an hour. That's insane."
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Son enjoyed a sensational season with Tottenham as he claimed the Golden Boot alongside Mo Salah after netting 23 Premier League goals.
What makes his feat even more remarkable is the fact that none of his goals were from the penalty spot.
And Son's sensational campaign helped Spurs return to the Champions League.
Yet the forward's father Son Woong-jung recently claimed his son is still not world class.
He said: "He [Son] must work harder and make more progress. If he is satisfied with what he has achieved now, crisis is on the way.
"He must always try to do better to stay in the best form, don't you think?
"Instead of being happy to stay where he is, I always want him to be 10 per cent better.
"He must be able to play a solid role in one of the world's top clubs. That's when he will become a world class player.
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"He scored a lot of goals this year, but it doesn't mean he will do the same next year.
"Only those who stay ready can survive the difficulties. He must face everything with a cautious mind and can't afford to be too proud."