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Spurs captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min filed a complaint to Seoul police on May 7, 2025, alleging blackmail involving a false pregnancy claim.
The complaint follows claims that a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s demanded tens of millions of won to stay silent about the pregnancy story.
Police have apprehended both individuals involved and continue to probe the extortion case, while Son & Football Limited has affirmed that Son is the affected party in this matter.
Since joining Tottenham in 2015, Son has netted 173 goals in 451 appearances and has represented South Korea internationally over 130 times, serving as the team’s leader.
The investigation's results are pending, and Son’s agency pledged strong legal action against those blackmailing the player with false information.

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