Victim SON forgives perpetrators → "Almost cried and apologized to me."
Sep 26, 2024
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British media outlet The Athletic reported on the 26th (Korea time) that Rodrigo Bentancur apologized for his remarks and almost cried, Son Heung-min said.
Bentancur caused a stir when he appeared on his country's Uruguay broadcast in June and made disparaging remarks about Son Heung-min. The FA is looking into whether this is a breach of regulations. If it is recognized as a violation of the regulations, it can be suspended for up to 12 games.
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Son Heung-min, who participated in the official press conference before the match, was asked about Bentancourt.
Son Heung-min can't say much because the FA is investigating. But I love Bentancourt. Once again, I love Bentancur."
Son Heung-min said "We have a lot of good memories. He played together when he joined. He apologized shortly afterwards. I was at home and I didn't even know what was going on. He sent me a long text message. I felt the sincerity. Bentancur then felt really sorry when he returned to the training ground for the pre-season. I almost cried when I apologized publicly, as well as personally. It seemed that he was really sorry"I looked back.
Son Heung-min said "We are all human beings and we make mistakes. Learn there. But I love Rodrigo. I love him. As you know, he made a mistake. But I have no problem at all. Not at all. We are colleagues, friends and brothers. We're just moving forward together," he said, defending Bentancur.
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Bentancur appeared on his home country Uruguay for the offseason in June.
The interviewer asked Bentancourt for Son's uniform. Bentancourt said "They all look the same anyway. You won't know if you bring me his cousin's uniform."
Bentancourt rushed to apologize as criticism flooded in. Son Heung-min also said on social media that he had cleared up misunderstandings with Bentancourt.
According to Football London, it is alleged that the FA has violated FA regulations because 'Bentancourt' has brought the Premier League into disrepute by using inappropriate or offensive acts or remarks. 'There are also allegations of gross violations because they include explicit or implied references to nationality or race and ethnic origin' the release said.
Bentancur delivered his vocation to the FA on the 20th.
In addition, Bentancourt is on the verge of adding one more game of suspension due to accumulated warnings. Bentancourt has already accumulated three yellow cards. Football London added: "'If you get five warnings in the first 19 games, you get one game suspension'
Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou first asked for forgiveness for Bentancourt.
Postecoglou is "We know him well. I know a lot better than most people. We are with him every day. He's a great guy and a fantastic teammate, but he made a big mistake this time. He should be punished. At the same time, Rodrigo should atone and learn from it and hopefully provide an opportunity for others to learn from it as well" and emphasized that Bentancourt should be an example.
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Then "We all live in the same world. Soccer players and local people all live in the same world. We also know to some extent the consequences of what we have done. Everyone, as human beings, always tries to do the right thing, but it's not always like that, and we all make mistakes."
Postecoglou said Bentancourt could learn a lesson from this opportunity.
Postecoglou "It's not just about punishment. It's an opportunity to atone and learn. We understand everything and dream of a tolerant society. It is no exception to those who have made mistakes. Like Rodrigo, he asked for forgiveness.
The Athletic, a sports media outlet, said 'The problem with this approach is that it puts the burden on Son to find a solution. Son Heung-min insisted that Bentancur should be officially disciplined, saying, 'The victim here'
dhhan@sportschosun.com
