Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur facing possible ban as FA ‘investigate’ Son comment

In response to Bentancur’s remark, Tottenham said that all players would receive additional diversity education; nonetheless, the South American may now find himself in trouble with the law.Rodrigo Bentancur, a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, may be facing a ban as the FA looks into a recent harsh remark he made against South Koreans and Son Heung-min.

The reporter asked the Uruguayan international, who was doing an interview ahead of the Copa America, whether he could get a shirt from Son, who the reporter called “the Korean one”.

The reporter asked, “Or any other champion?” to which Bentancur replied, “Sonny?” Bentancur then asked, “Or any cousin of Sonny, they all look more or less the same!”

After receiving a ton of backlash for his poorly thought out comment, Bentancur—a former midfield player for Juventus—quickly apologized to Son on Instagram, stating that he never intended to hurt his captain.

Son and Spurs did not respond.

Bentancur ‘could miss start of next season

Football.london reports that the FA is currently investigating Bentancur’s comment, but they haven’t decided whether to file charges against the 26-year-old for breaking any of their rules.

Bentancur, however, might face a fine or an indefinite suspension if the governing body decides to charge him, which might prevent him from playing for Tottenham at the beginning of the 2024–25 season.

According to the article, Spurs are currently handling the situation behind closed doors, but how they respond as a whole may depend on how the FA’s inquiry turns up.

Bentancur’s

Bentancur insists “all has been clarified” with Son

“I want to let all of our followers and admirers know that, in the wake of my interview in which I solely mentioned Son, I have had a conversation with him. Given our close connection, he logically realizes that it was merely an accidental misunderstanding. With my friend, everything has been explained and resolved,” Bentancur remarked.

“I would like to sincerely apologize if my statements via this media tool caused offense to anyone. However, I also want you to know that I have never, ever made reference to anyone else. Only to Son, and I’ve never intended to cause anyone harm, either directly or indirectly. A hearty hug and my deepest regards to all of you.”

November 2019, Bernardo of Manchester City

A year later, Edinson Cavani, who was then playing for Manchester United, was fined £100,000 and suspended for three games for using the word “negrito” in an online post. However, Alejandro Garnacho got away with it when he used two gorilla emojis to accompany an image of Andre Onana in November. The goalkeeper maintained that his teammate was referring to his “power and strength.”

In their first Premier League match of 2024–25, Tottenham visits Leicester City on August 19. They then host Everton on August 24 and go to Newcastle United on August 31.

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