Mourinho, Kane, and social media react to Son’s marvelous goal

Heung-min Son went full (on-field) Maradona with a Goal of the Season contender on Saturday, one trumpeted far and wide as the classiest of throwback goals.

Son dribbled at least 80 yards in a truly solo goal, cutting through Burnley’s defense like the proverbial hot knife through butter.

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The Internet, understandably, went wild for the goal, as did Son’s teammates and manager.

Jose Mourinho interrupted Son’s post-match interview to demand the player win Man of the Match, later adding:

“I remember when I was at Barcelona with Mr Robson and Ronaldo Nazario scored a goal that is similar to Son’s. And this was an amazing goal. I know that he is going to reach the face of the keeper and the control he is unstoppable. The keeper is good, though, but he managed to put it in.”

Two-goal man Harry Kane countered:

“Sonny [Son Heung-min] stole the show today. An unbelievable goal, a great counter attack. All he wants to do is work hard and play for the team. He has great quality and works hard for the team.”

🔥🔥🔥 Heung-min Son with a goal of the season contender for Tottenham.

The #THFC star picks the ball up on the edge of his own box, runs 70 yards and beats pretty much the entire Burnley team before slotting home.

Simply incredible! 🇰🇷🙌⚽️ pic.twitter.com/MuRVtwhY8e

— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) December 7, 2019

Enjoy that, Sonny?! 👌#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/yAfhM9tsOX

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 7, 2019

Wow. Son has just scored one of the greatest individual goals you’re ever likely to see. Goal of the season, me thinks.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 7, 2019

Son Heung-min has just dribbled 90 odd yards past 7 Burnley defenders like they were cones and the slotted home...

Sensational goal! #TOTBUR #Son https://t.co/R4xGE7eK1u

— Sam Quek (@SamanthaQuek) December 7, 2019

That goal by Son will win goal of the season.

— StopKillingTheManDem (@glovonteTV) December 7, 2019

Heung-min Son v Burnley highlight pic.twitter.com/EH5h3ak9Cs

— The Cooligans (@SoccerCooligans) December 7, 2019

Son Heung-min's game by numbers vs. Burnley:

5 take-ons completed
4 chances created
4 crosses
3 shots
2 shots on target
1 assist
1 goal

And what a goal it was. pic.twitter.com/6cRKBemyMg

— Squawka (@Squawka) December 7, 2019

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