Son Heung-min scored directly from a corner to fire Tottenham into the English League Cup semifinals with a thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United on Thursday.
Son's spectacular strike in the 88th-minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium came as Spurs tried to hold off a dramatic comeback from United, having led 3-0 in the second half.
United had pulled it back to 3-2 and was pushing for an equalizer when Son whipped in a curling right-footed shot past goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
Jonny Evans scored again for United in stoppage time, but Spurs held on for the win that had looked all but certain shortly after halftime.
Having gone ahead through Dominic Solanke’s goal from close range in the 15th, Tottenham took control after the break.
Dejan Kulusevski doubled the lead a minute after the restart and Solanke fired in his second in the 54th.
United head coach Ruben Amorim made a triple substitution — bringing on Joshua Zirkzee, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo.
It quickly had an impact with Zirkzee forcing Fraser Forster into a flying save and then capitalizing on a loose pass by the Tottenham goalkeeper to make it 3-1.
Forster was guilty of another mistake in the 70th when his attempted clearance was closed down by Diallo and ricocheted over the line.
United increased the pressure, but Son's unlikely goal gave Spurs a cushion again — and it proved to be the decisive strike after Evans' late header reduced the deficit again.
Son scores direct from a corner as Tottenham beats Man United 4-3 in the English League Cup
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Son scores direct from a corner as Tottenham beats Man United 4-3 in the English League Cup
French FIFA World Cup winner Paul Pogba partners with Saudi camel racing team Al Haboob
- AS Monaco midfielder said joining Al Haboob felt like being invited into a new family, and saying yes was an easy decision
- Pogba: ‘I look for unique, exciting opportunities that challenge me and allow me to grow’
JEDDAH: French football icon and AS Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba signed on Wednesday a historic partnership with the world’s first professional camel racing team, Saudi-based Al Haboob, becoming their ambassador and shareholder.
Pogba’s involvement with Al Haboob, which was cofounded by entrepreneurs Omar Almaeena and Safwan Modir and competes across the Gulf Cooperation Council, brings unprecedented international attention to a sport long thriving under the regional spotlight.
The Frenchman said: “I am incredibly excited to be joining forces with Al Haboob. From the moment I spoke with Omar and Safwan, I felt their passion, their vision, and their genuine love for this sport.
“They are forward-thinking entrepreneurs who want to build something meaningful, and that energy is contagious — it’s something I picked up on from our very first meeting.
“Their ambition to elevate camel racing onto a global stage is something I truly connect with,” said Pogba, who added that joining Al Haboob felt like being invited into a new family, and saying yes was an easy decision.
Pogba is the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, UEFA Nations League champion, four-time Serie A champion with Juventus, and Europa League winner with Manchester United.
“I look for unique, exciting opportunities that challenge me and allow me to grow. Al Haboob represents exactly that: something fresh, something meaningful, and something exciting while staying true to who I am,” said Pogba.
Founded in Saudi Arabia, Al Haboob combines centuries-old heritage with elite performance, advanced veterinary care, and cinematic storytelling.
Almaeena and Modir, whose journey into the sport began in 2021 with the launch of RedSea Camel Co., also co-created and starred in the Netflix series “Camel Quest,” which highlighted camel culture across Saudi Arabia and followed their ambition to compete in major festivals.
Their long-term vision is to establish the world’s first professional Camel Racing League, elevating the sport to international standards while honoring its rich history.
“Paul’s involvement is transformational. This partnership is about more than racing; it is about sharing a heritage that deserves global recognition,” said Almaeena, an entrepreneur, actor, creative producer and endurance racing champion who represented Saudi Arabia in Compiegne, France, back in 2000.
Meanwhile, Modir, an entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses in the camel sector, commented: “Al Haboob was never just a sporting idea; it is the embodiment of a national energy that believes the impossible can be achieved. This vision, this boldness, and this drive to break into new global frontiers are all inspired by the powerful leadership of our visionary guide and architect of our national transformation, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.”
