SON racism that Tottenham was trying to bury, FA 'unanimous' severe punishment → 7 games out and a fine of £100,000!
Nov 19, 2024
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The FA officially announced on the 18th (Korea time) 'Ventancourt was suspended for seven games and fined £100,000 (about 176 million won) for violating media interview regulations' Bentancur denied the allegations during the investigation, but an independent regulatory committee found him guilty, according to British media 'The Athletic'.
As a result, Bentancourt will not be able to play in six English Premier League matches against Manchester City (away), Fulham (home), Bournemouth (away), Chelsea (home), Southampton (away), and Liverpool (home). In addition, Manchester United will miss the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup on December 20. He will only be able to join the EPL away game against Nottingham on 27 December. However, the Europa League's AS Roma match (November 28) and Rangers match (December 13) organized by UEFA can be played.
According to The Athletic, the regulatory committee agreed unanimously. FA can be suspended for at least 6 games and up to 12 games. Six games are the minimum punishment. Bentancourt is close to the lower limit, but not the lowest level'
The situation dates back to June this year. After the 2023-2024 season, the players scattered to their hometowns. Bentancur was scheduled to participate in the 2024 Copa America as a member of the Uruguayan national team. Bentancur appeared on the national television ahead of the tournament. Bentancourt asked the host to save Son's uniform, saying, `Both Son and his cousin look exactly the same," he replied.
Tottenham dismissed it as a happening between the parties. Bentancourt made a public apology. Son Heung-min also said that there was a misunderstanding on SNS and that he forgave it. Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou tried to play down the problem, saying `We all make mistakes.' Tottenham said 'We are trying to bring about a positive outcome on the situation. Additional education on diversity and equality will be provided. We fully support Son Heung-min, the captain, in a statement to move on without any disciplinary action.
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Compared to past cases, it is a considerable severe punishment. In December 2020, Edinson Cavani (then Manchester United) was suspended for three games and fined £100,000 for using Spanish insults on social media. In 2019, Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) was suspended for one game and fined £50,000 for racist abuse of fellow Benjamin Mendy over social media messages. In 2016, Andre Gray (then Burnley) was suspended for four games and fined £25,000 for expressing homosexuality.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
