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Tottenham appealed the disciplinary action imposed on midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for racist remarks against captain Son Heung-min.
Tottenham said on its official channel on the 21st (Korea Standard Time) "We accept that the independent regulatory committee of the British Football Association (FA) has imposed disciplinary measures against Rodrigo, but the sanctions are considered harsh.'
Earlier on the 18th, the FA decided that Bentancourt had committed a serious violation, suspending seven domestic matches, including six English Premier League (EPL) matches and the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup against Manchester United, and fined 100,000 pounds (about 176 million won).
The FA said"Bentankur denied the allegations, but the disciplinary committee determined that he violated the rules on racism and imposed these disciplinary actions.' During the disciplinary period, he can compete in the European club competition.
Bentancourt appeared on a broadcast in Uruguay in June and asked the host to save Son Heung-min's uniform "Son Heung-min's uniform? Son Heung-min wouldn't know even if he gave me his cousin's uniform. Son Heung-min and his cousin look just like each other." 'Orients all look the same' is a statement that reveals racist perceptions.
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Bentancur, who faced heavy criticism shortly after the interview was released, apologized directly to Son Heung-min 'cryingly' and also made a public apology for "bad jokes" on his personal SNS.
In response, Son Heung-min spoke with Rollo (Bentancourt). He made a mistake and apologized for this fact. Lolo did not mean anything offensive on purpose. We're brothers, nothing changes. We've solved this, we're united, we're going to get back together in pre-season and fight as one for the club."
Son Heung-min accepted the apology like 'grandpae', but from the FA's point of view, the rampant racism in the soccer world could not be overlooked. The British daily newspaper 'Guardian' is "If such a violation is established, the standard minimum suspension is 6 games. Tottenham appear to expect a one-game reduction.
Bentancur scored one goal in 15 games, including the Cup, for Tottenham led by manager Engie Postecoglou this season. He cannot play from the away game of the 12th round of the EPL against Manchester City, which is scheduled for the 24th.
Tottenham will be suspended from the national tournament while the appeal is in progress, and the club will have no further comment during this period," it said.
yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
