I once had an angry argument with Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has endured very few feuds during his illustrious career due to his heart-warming personality, but that doesn't mean there isn't a select few who have rubbed the South Korean international the wrong way.

His most notable altercation, captured in Amazon Prime's All or Nothing series, was with former teammate Hugo Lloris. The Spurs players had to create a barrier between the two to ensure there was no altercation in the dressing room.

Lee Kang-in, a Paris Saint-Germain star who has been linked with a move to Arsenal in January, is another player who was also on the wrong side of the ex-Bayer Leverkusen hotshot last year. And now the two could meet on opposite sides of North London.

Teammates at international level, their confrontation took place on the eve of their Asian Cup semi-final after the PSG man, currently regarded as one of the best Asian players in world football, left a team dinner earlier than expected to get in order to play table tennis.

A look at the South Korean duo's Bust-Up

Brawl took place on the eve of their semi-final defeat to Jordan

However, bust-ups do happen. Usually it's two opposing players who come to blows on the pitch, but over the years there have been times when, regardless of the shirt they wear, emotions have flared up too much.

The infamous Newcastle United brawl between Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer comes to mind, but Lee and Son weren't afraid to let each other know their feelings while on international duty.

It was reported that Son, the national team captain, wanted to spend time at the dinner table ahead of such a crucial Asian Cup match, while the younger members of the squad were keen to brush up on their table tennis skills. .

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A perplexed son quickly got physical and grabbed Lee and, in retaliation, the Arsenal-linked star tried to punch the man nine years his senior before their compatriots intervened to pull them both apart.

Reports of the disagreement came after South Korea's defeat to Jordan in the semi-final of their Asian Cup campaign in February 2024. Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari scored in the 53rd and 66th minutes respectively, leaving Son and his compatriots left behind. with no choice but to pack their bags and go home.

But ahead of their semi-final tie in the showpiece tournament, the South Korean duo collided, leading to the Spurs captain, regarded as one of the best wingers in world football, dislocating his finger. As such, he was forced to tie his fingers to prevent further damage.

As a result of the defeat, Jurgen Klinsmann was relieved of his duties, but there was a bigger issue at hand, but both players were willing to sweep their problem under the rug.

Lee quickly apologized for his actions in the pre-semi-final and acknowledged his respect and commitment, or lack thereof, to the South Korean national team, and so he traveled to London to hash it out with the Tottenham captain.

In his public statement, the promising winger wrote: I thank Heung Min once again through this article for his warm welcome and response to my visit to London. That day I did something I should never have done in the dining room.

In response, Son accepted his compatriot's apology and suggested that he himself made many mistakes as a player in the infancy of his career, writing: We will pay special attention to Kang-in to ensure that Kang-in does not get this wrong do. thing again so that all of us as players can grow as seniors and as captains of the national team.

Lee Kang-in linked to Arsenal Move

PSG has no intention of actively selling a winger

With one of their key stars, Bukayo Saka, struggling with a devastating hamstring injury, the north London-based team are keen to add reinforcements to their attack in January, especially as they are Liverpool's main title rivals this season.

As such, The Athletics have reported that Mikel Arteta and his entourage are looking at two options: a) a long-term deal for a big signing or b) a short-term deal. Their decision could be based on the financial implications.

And one name on their radar is Lee, who has plundered six goals and two assists in 16 Ligue 1 games this season. The fact that the wide man, who prefers to play from the right, is reportedly considering his options could play into Arsenal's hands.

Club scouts have been following the ex-Valencia star, who is open to a transfer and his development, for a long time. PSG have no intention of actively selling, while a deal for the 23-year-old would have to be higher than the 22 million they paid to sign him.

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