LONDON -- The Korean language was being butchered at Tottenham Hotspur's leafy North London training ground in mid-May. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was recording a video message telling fans that the captain was looking forward to visiting Seoul in July for an exhibition game against a South Korean select 11.
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European soccer giants head back to Asia after COVID-induced break
Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham among those kicking off preseason tours to region
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Tottenham's Son Heung-min is arguably the most recognizable South Korean in any field, anywhere. The English Premier League team is looking to cash in on that star power on its visit to Seoul. © Reuters
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