South Korean star Son Heung-min captained his teammates for the final time in a match against Newcastle, completing a remarkable journey with hugs and encouragement from players on both sides. Thomas Frank expressed his deep emotion at the different ways players from both teams paid tribute to Son.

Four minutes into the game, Brennan Johnson took over the pass from Kevin Danso and scored from the top of the penalty area with a long shot, helping Tottenham Hotspur take the lead 1-0. Brennan Johnson then made Son Heung-min's signature gesture to celebrate the goal.

In the 38th minute, Gordon made a diagonal pass, Harvey Barnes received the ball and broke into the penalty area, then shook off the defense and shot to score, helping Newcastle to equalize the score at 1-1.

In the 65th minute of the second half, Tottenham Hotspur replaced Son Heung-min with Steve Kuddos. Players from both teams lined up to pay tribute to the star player. Son Heung-min then presented the captain's armband to his friend Ben Davies. In the 86th minute, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Maddison was injured and was carried off the field on a stretcher.

In the end, Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Newcastle in this friendly match.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said: "I think this game perfectly shows the cruel and beautiful side of football. For Maddison, it was extremely cruel. He is likely to be seriously injured. This is also the knee that has been injured before. Although we have not yet made a final assessment, we must continue to observe."

"It was a beautiful moment for Son Heung-min, and the tributes from his team-mates, the fans and the Newcastle players showed great respect and camaraderie. This is what football should be all about."

Thomas Frank continued, "I have to admit, it was a very touching moment. We didn't actually arrange any special ceremony, we just decided to give him a moment to be substituted alone. Then he started to walk off the field slowly, and then all the Newcastle players came over, applauded him, patted him on the back, and lined up to see him off."

"It was a beautiful moment, and the fans showed such respect. When the team walked around the field after the game, they all threw Son Heung-min high into the air. It was a truly heartfelt farewell. I didn't really need to say much, he just needed time to process it all, and it was a beautiful and touching moment."