Monday, March 14, 2016

South Korea gives Tottenham boost in English title chase (The Associated Press)

Son Heung-min has been left off South Korea's squad for a pair of internationals as part of a proposal to let him remain with Tottenham during the Premier League club's title chase in return for being allowed to represent his country at the Olympics. With Tottenham currently second and aiming to become champion for the first time since 1961, South Korea coach Uli Stielike agreed to let the forward stay in England rather than be picked for matches against Lebanon and Thailand. In opting not to select Son, Stielike hopes that Tottenham will return the favor and release him for the Olympics in August.

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