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Tottenham vs Newcastle United: Son named captain in his last match for Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Newcastle United on August 3, 2025, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, marking the end of Son Heung-min's decade-long tenure with the club.

Koushik Biswas
Aug 03, 2025
Tottenham vs Newcastle United: Son named captain in his last match for Spurs
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Tottenham Hotspur is all set to face Newcastle United in their tour game in Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea. This game will mark the end of Son Heung-min's 10-year-long journey with the Premier League club.

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How to watch the Tottenham vs Newcastle United match?

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When and where is the Tottenham vs Newcastle United match?

The Tottenham vs Newcastle United tour match will be played at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea, on 3 August 2025 from 4.30 pm IST.

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Will Son Heung-min play this match?

Yes, Son Heung-min has been named as the captain of the Tottenham Hotspur team for his final match as a Spurs player.

Read Also: Football Transfer News: Son Heung-min to leave Spurs after 10 years at the club

Where will Son join next?

As per multiple reports, Son Heung-min will join the Major League Soccer team LAFC this summer.

Lineups for the Tottenham vs Newcastle United match

Spurs boos Thomas Frank made seven changes for our penultimate pre-season. Kevin Danso and Ben Davies come in for Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence in defence. In the meantime, Lucas Bergvall has been replaced by Archie Gray in the midfield.

In the front, Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel, and Heung-Min Son come in for Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, and Richarlison.

Spurs Lineup: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Romero, Davies; Bentancur, Gray, Sarr; Johnson, Tel, Son (c)

On the other hand, Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has made eight changes to his side. Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, and skipper Bruno Guimarães returned to the side.

Newcastle Lineup: Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Matt Targett; Bruno Guimarães, Lewis Miley, Joelinton; Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes.

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