James Maddison shares heartfelt message to Son Heung-Min after John Terry clash
James Maddison continued his social media celebrations after Tottenham’s Europa League win with a message dedicated to Son Heung-Min.
Tottenham were without Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski for the Europa League final, but Ange Postecoglou’s side still secured a 1-0 win over Manchester United to lift their first trophy in 17 years.
Brennan Johnson scored the decisive goal, etching his name into Spurs’ history books with a scrappy but crucial strike to win the game.
Postecoglou’s decision to bench Son shocked Tottenham fans but his decision was later justified by Richarlison’s impressive performance in his place.
Despite missing the final, Maddison remained front and centre in the celebrations. Maddison even found himself in a online spat with John Terry after he joined the trophy lift in a full-kit, just like Terry did in 2012.
But the back-and-forth did little to derail his mood as he continued to share celebratory posts, including one dedicated to Son, recognising his teammate’s role in the club’s long-awaited success.
| Season statistics | James Maddison | Son Heung-Min |
| Appearances | 45 | 46 |
| Goals | 12 | 11 |
| Assists | 11 | 12 |
Son Heung-Min ends long wait for first major club honour after Tottenham victory
As Tottenham ended a 17-year wait for silverware, Son finally lifted the first major trophy of his club career.
Maddison shared a heartfelt Instagram story dedicated to the Spurs captain, writing: “Never been so happy for a man to achieve something in my whole life. Love you with all my heart brother. You deserved this.”
The South Korea international has endured a mixed season by his high standards, with sections of the fanbase even questioning his future at the club. But after a decade of loyal service to Spurs, Son has now been rewarded with a long-overdue trophy.
Despite missing the final, Maddison played a crucial role in Tottenham’s Europa League campaign, contributing with key goals in the quarter-finals and semi-finals to help steer the team to glory.
Tottenham set sights on Marc Guehi after European success
With Champions League football now secured despite a bottom-half league finish, Spurs are expected to be more active in the transfer market this summer.
Football Insider revealed that Tottenham remain keen on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, though competition from other Premier League sides is strong.
It’s understood that Palace’s FA Cup triumph will not be a decisive factor in Guehi’s next move, and with Tottenham now able to offer Champions League football, the North London club may now have the edge in any potential negotiations.