Guimaraes-Romero Clash Mars Spurs-Newcastle 1-1 Draw in Seoul

Bruno Guimaraes and Cristian Romero clashed in Seoul with the Newcastle man putting his hands around the Tottenham star’s throat. The two Premier League rivals clashed in Seoul on Sunday as part of their pre-season preparations.

And it was a dramatic affair between the two sides, with the game finishing in a 1-1 draw - the goals coming via Brennan Johnson and Harvey Barnes . And there was even more drama before half-time between Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes and Argentine defender Romero.

The Newcastle man had managed to evade a wild challenge from the defender just outside of the penalty area. The Brazilian was then shoved to the floor by Romero when trying to make space.

Guimaraes reacted angrily to that push as he jumped up and put his hands around Romero’s neck. The Brazilian was probably fortunate to escape further punishment but given the pre-season nature of the game, that might explain why.

The flashpoint between the pair was not the only incident during the game. The match potentially represents Son Heung-min ’s final game for the North London side.

He was withdrawn just after the hour mark to great acclaim from supporters within the stadium. Meanwhile, midfielder James Maddison appeared to pick up what was a serious injury and had to be stretchered off of the pitch in the closing stages.

Speaking after the game, Spurs boss Thomas Frank said: “I think sometimes in life and football things can be both beautiful and brutal. That's what we got today. It looks like with Madders a bad injury and then on the other side unbelievable scenes for Son from his team-mates and the respect from the Newcastle players.

“First we had the walkaround and then the team-mates gathered around and he was emotional. In the changing room it was more of the same.

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"I just said a few things but not much because it's about Sonny and then he said a few things. It was beautiful."

Spurs now have just under two weeks left to go until their first Premier League match of the season against newly-promoted Burnley . Before that, they take on Bayern Munich in their final pre-season game.

Spurs also take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. Elsewhere, Newcastle take on Aston Villa in their Premier League opener.

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