'The World Cup is indeed a festival!' Son Heung-min fan Verbal, passionate kiss with girlfriend → draws attention

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On the 2026 Concacaf World Cup stage, Tottenham Hotspur's 'saint' midfielder Lucas Verbal (20, Sweden) has captured the attention of football fans worldwide with a fiery romance as much as his outstanding performance.

The Swedish national team announced a pleasant start by defeating Tunisia 5-1 in the Group F first match of the 'Concacaf World Cup' held at Estadio Monterrey in Mexico on the 15th (Korea time). Verbal, who came on as a substitute in the 19th minute of the second half and played on the field, did not score but contributed to the team's overwhelming victory.

However, the real festival began after the match ended. This is because Verbal's girlfriend, Swedish model and influencer Mackenzie Medlock (20), posted a selfie from the stadium on her social media, which has become a huge topic worldwide. Medlock posted 11 photos on her Instagram that fully captured the atmosphere at the World Cup venue, along with the caption "Amazing start."

In the released photos, Medlock is seen sitting in the stands with a beautiful smile, wearing a Swedish national team jersey with Verbal's number '7' clearly visible. In addition to posing affectionately with her arm around Verbal's shoulder with the stadium as the backdrop, photos were also released showing the two sharing a 'passionate kiss' while expressing deep affection for each other.

Global football fans are sending envious cheers to the sweet 'lovegram' of the '20-year-old couple' who are perfect in appearance, saying, "The World Cup is indeed a festival" and "There is no better couple."

Verbal's performance and every move have also become a major interest for domestic football fans. Even before his transfer to Tottenham, he showed a unique 'Son Heung-min (34, LAFC) fan' side, earning the approval of Korean fans.

In February 2024, Verbal said, "I am very happy to join Tottenham. Receiving a welcome text from Son Heung-min was truly unbelievable." He added, "He is one of the best players and a legend in the Premier League. It was truly amazing that he sent me a text despite his busy schedule," clearly expressing his deep respect for Son Heung-min.

Last August, he also drew attention by conveying his affectionate feelings for Son Heung-min. In an interview, Verbal said, "Son Heung-min is a legend of Tottenham and the greatest player in the club's history. That's why (his absence) feels a bit strange." He also shared his regretful feelings about Son Heung-min leaving for the United States, stating, "We somewhat knew Son Heung-min would leave. We officially learned about it just before the press conference."

As Verbal, who was highlighted as a 'promising player to watch' by domestic fans due to his unique affection for Son Heung-min, is now proving his star quality by securing both a decisive victory and romance on the fantastic World Cup stage.

Meanwhile, Sweden, which has shown explosive momentum with five goals in their first match, will face the Netherlands in the Group Stage second match in Houston, USA, on the 21st. It remains to be seen whether Verbal, who has secured both love and football, will continue his outstanding performance in the second match.

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