UEFA medal scandal! Not enough for 3 football players.

UEFA medal scandal! Not enough for 3 football players.

23.05.2025 10:10

In Tottenham Hotspur, the winner of the UEFA Europa League, captain Son Heung-min and two teammates were unable to receive medals due to a shortage of medals.

Tottenham Hotspur, the winner of the UEFA Europa League, saw captain Son Heung-min and 2 of his teammates unable to wear their medals due to insufficient numbers.

NOT ENOUGH FOR 3 PLAYERS

Tottenham ended a 17-year trophy drought by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final, but captain Son Heung-min's wait for a medal continues.

UEFA President Aleksandr Ceferin presented the medals to the players before the trophy ceremony. Ceferin was unable to award medals to Bentancur, Romero, and Son.

CELEBRATED WITHOUT MEDALS

UEFA President Aleksandr Ceferin presented the medals to the players before the trophy ceremony, but he was unable to award medals to Bentancur, Romero, and Son. According to UEFA's Europa League competition regulations, each team is awarded 50 medals. However, UEFA only brought 30 medals to the stage, leaving no medals for Tottenham's three stars. 20 more medals will be sent to the club later.

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