Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur was Monday given a seven-match home ban by the Soccer Affiliation over an alleged racist comment made about teammate Son Heung-min in a TV interview. The midfielder was charged by the FA in September in reference to an alleged breach of its guidelines throughout the interview in his residence nation of Uruguay.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur celebrates scoring their first purpose REUTERS/Ian Walton(REUTERS)
The previous Juventus participant, who has additionally been fined £100,000 ($126,000), had been requested in June by a presenter for a Spurs participant’s shirt.
He replied: “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same.”
Bentancur, 27, apologised to the South Korea worldwide however as a result of it was deemed an “aggravated breach”, an impartial regulatory fee panel was required to both uphold the FA cost or dismiss the case.
The panel upheld the cost and Bentancur should sit out Tottenham’s subsequent seven home fixtures, although he’ll be capable to play in Europa League matches in opposition to Roma and Rangers.
The FA mentioned in an announcement that it was alleged that the incident constituted an “aggravated breach… as it included a reference — whether express or implied — to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.”
“Rodrigo Bentancur denied this charge, but the independent regulatory commission found it to be proven and imposed his sanctions following a hearing,” it added.
Son, talking in late September, mentioned: “He apologised straight afterwards when we had holiday. I was at home. I didn’t even realise what was going on. He sent me a long message and you could feel it was coming from his heart.”
Tottenham supervisor Ange Postecoglou mentioned Bentancur had acknowledged his mistake and had pleaded for leniency.
Bentancur is not going to return to home motion till December 26, lacking Premier League matches in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, Chelsea and Liverpool in addition to Tottenham’s League Cup quarter-final in opposition to Manchester United.
The Uruguayan has performed 15 instances for Tottenham this season, scoring one purpose.
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