“Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi…,” Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son names GOAT athletes

Son Heung-Min reveals the athletes that have been on his top 4 list to Sports Illustrated.

“Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi…,” Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son names GOAT athletes

(L-R) Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan and Son Heung-Min (Source: Imago)

Spurs captain Son Heung-Min has recently revealed his opinion on the greatest athletes of all time. His list featured an array of talent. Fans quickly noticed his omission of Lebron James as he named Micheal Jordan in his 4 man list. The other three included were Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi from football. While NFL star Tom Brady also made his list.

The ultimate roster of athletes has drawn controversy around Son’s name, while some fans appreciate his knowledge. Tom Brady has seven Super Bowl championships and took retirement at 45. Not much is needed to be said about the standards set apart by Messi and Ronaldo. They have an outstanding 12 Ballon d’Ors amongst them and multiple International trophies.

In Basketball, Michael Jordan’s name stands a level apart. From his iconic ‘Dream team‘ to his back-to-back rings in the NBA. His legendary status as a player and celebrity resonates to this day.

Son’s decision to exclude James and Kobe Bryant reflects his preference and criteria for being the greatest. While the Jordan vs. James debates enthral, Son’s diverse choices have certainly stirred the world as the feats needed to be considered the best.

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Spurs boss praises ‘outstanding’ Heung-Min Son

Tottenham Hotspur’s manager, Ange Postecoglou, revealed that captain Son Heung-min and creative midfielder James Maddison were not at 100% fitness during the North London derby. However, they managed to come through the match without any severe issues. Postecoglou has been particularly impressed by Son’s work ethic, dedication, and commitment to the club’s success.

Ange Postecoglou and Son Heung-min
Ange Postecoglou and Son Heung-min (Source: Spurs Twitter)

He called Son ‘outstanding’ as a player who consistently gives his all in every match and training session. Son has been setting high standards for his teammates. Son’s ability to lead by example and his unwavering determination have earned him the admiration of the coaching staff and his fellow players. Despite not being fully fit, they played vital roles in Spurs’ comeback, helping the team preserve their unbeaten start to the season.

Brennan Johnson, who made his first start of the season, was replaced by Manor Solomon due to a suspected hamstring injury, and further tests will be conducted to determine the extent of the injury. Postecoglou expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance in the derby, highlighting their character and ability to come from behind twice, demonstrating that they are ready to face top opponents.

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