Tottenham star Son Heung-min’s father ordered to pay fine over football school abuse
Son Woong-jung, Son Heung-yun – brother of the Spurs player – and another individual were each fined for violating child welfare laws
The father of Spurs star Son Heung-min has been ordered by a South Korean court to pay a fine of three million won (US$2,220) for violating child welfare law at his football school, reports said.
Son Woong-jung is a former footballer who wrote a bestselling memoir detailing how he helped his son become one of the best strikers in the English Premier League.
But earlier this year the parents of a young player at his football academy said their son was hit by coach Son Heung-yun – the brother of the Spurs player – leaving a large bruise on his left thigh.
The student and his teammates were also subjected to verbal abuse by Son senior, according to his family.
Son Woong-jung, Son Heung-yun and another individual were each ordered to pay three million won for violating child welfare laws, Yonhap news agency and other South Korean media reported.
The three, who can appeal, have also been required to complete 40 hours of educational sessions on child abuse.