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- Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur banned for seven domestic games and fined £100,000 by the FA.
- Punishment follows his use of a racial slur about teammate Heung-min Son.
- Bentancur remains eligible to play in Europa League matches.
- Tottenham has not commented on the matter, and no appeal decision has been made.
Rodrigo Bentancur, a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, has been suspended for seven domestic matches and fined £100,000 by the Football Association (FA). The punishment comes after he breached Rule E3 by making a racially offensive comment about teammate Heung-min Son during an interview.
Bentancur’s controversial remarks included saying that Son and his cousins “all look the same.” The statement was widely condemned as discriminatory and inappropriate. The FA’s decision to impose a significant ban and fine reflects its strict stance against racism and other forms of discrimination in football.
Although he cannot play in domestic competitions for the next seven matches, Bentancur is still eligible to represent Tottenham in Europa League fixtures.
Tottenham Hotspur has not yet released an official response regarding the situation, and it remains unclear if Bentancur will challenge the FA’s decision through an appeal.
This incident highlights the importance of maintaining respect and professionalism within football. The FA’s swift action serves as a reminder of its commitment to eradicating racism from the sport.
