Son Heung-min's Racist Bentancourt, who only got hurt, failed to return early → suspension for seven games ended...The Nottingham match is finally here
Rodrigo Bentancourt (Tottenham)'s heavy punishment has finally ended.
Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou predicted Bentancourt's participation at a press conference against Nottingham Forest on the 24th (Korea time). He added "Destiny Udozi was on the bench in the last game, obviously not 100 per cent, but he'll be fine in the next game. Bentancur is available after his disciplinary action has ended."
Tottenham will play the 18th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, at midnight on the 27th. Nottingham, led by Nunu Espiritu Santo, a former Tottenham head coach, is currently in fourth place (31 points), while Tottenham is 11th (23 points).
I've come a long way. Bentancourt, who is from Uruguay, appeared on his national television in June and was asked by the host to 'Save Son Heung-min's uniform' and would not know 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.
Bentancourt immediately apologized. He posted on his SNS page, "'Sonny, I'm sorry for everything that happened. It was a bad joke. I love you. Don't you know I'll never ignore you or hurt anyone else. I love you. But it was already 'Upside Water'.
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Son Heung-min embraced Bentancourt, his 'best friend' since the first controversy. He spoke with Bentancourt on his social media. He made a mistake, and apologized when he knew it. 'He didn't intend to say anything offending on purpose. We are brothers and nothing has changed.
However, the FA charged in September that the controversial Bentancourt interview was a `serious violation.' Son Heung-min also covered Bentancur ahead of the Europa League (UEL) KarabakhFK match in September.
He can't say much because the FA is investigating. But I love Bentancourt"We have many 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", he defended.
Son Heung-min also said, `We are 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're just moving forward together."
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However, on the 18th of last month, the FA fined Bentancur 100,000 pounds (about 183 million won) for racist insults against Son Heung-min and banned him from seven domestic tournaments.
Tottenham appealed, protesting that the disciplinary action was excessive. Two days later, Tottenham appealed Bentancourt's disciplinary period for FA participation, saying, `We accept the conviction of the independent regulatory committee, but we believe the disciplinary period is excessive. Bentancur said the disciplinary action would remain pending the conclusion of the appeal, and the club would not comment further on this part.
But the result was a rejection. The FA rejected Bentancourt's appeal after hearing by the 'Independent Appeals Committee regarding the recent suspension. The seven-match suspension is maintained under the order of the Independent Regulatory Commission,' the release said.
Bentancur has been suspended for all seven games. However, Bentancourt has been participating in the international competition, UEL, because the disciplinary action is a domestic competition in England.
