"In the end, something burst" 'Son Heung-min's Racist Statement' Bentancourt will be banned from seven games until mid-December
Nov 13, 2024
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Britain's `The Sun' reported on the 13th (Korea time) that Bentancourt was suspended for seven games in Korea for racist remarks against Tottenham teammate Son Heung-min.
In the end, something burst. Bentancourt was indicted by the English Football Association (FA) in September for a controversial interview. The Uruguayan appeared on his country's broadcast in June and was asked by the host to 'Save Son Heung-min's uniform' and would not know even if he brought Son Heung-min's cousin's uniform. It looks just like Son Heung-min or his cousin." 'Orients all look the same' was a statement of racist perception.
Bentancur could be banned from six to 12 games by the disciplinary committee. It seems to have been decided by seven games. Once the disciplinary action is officially announced, Bentancur will not be able to play until mid-December. This means that it will decide not only the English Premier League (EPL) against Manchester City, Fulham, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Southampton and Liverpool, but also the Carabao Cup quarterfinals against Manchester United. However, there was no official announcement from the FA.
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And "We have a lot of good memories. He apologized immediately after the incident. 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. Bentancourt felt really sorry when he returned to the team and met again. Bentancourt apologized to me almost crying. He seemed really sorry"I looked back.
Son believed Bentancur did not have bad intentions. He said "We're all human beings and we make mistakes. Learn there. Again, I love him. As you know, he made a mistake. But I have no problem at all. We are colleagues, friends and brothers. We just move forward together."
It must also await the FA's judgment. I don't have much to say. There is nothing more to say.'
Bentancourt fought with Son Heung-min in the 11th round of the EPL in the 2024-2025 season against Ipswich Town, which ended at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 11th.
He scored a comeback with a header from a corner set piece in the 24th minute of the second half when he was being dragged 0-2. However, Tottenham failed to turn the tables and suffered a shock 1-2 defeat to promoted team Ipswich.
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