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The British Football Association has suspended the Tottenham midfielder for seven matches Rodrigo Bentancur for the racist words directed at his South Korean teammate Son Heung-min during an interview on Uruguayan TV. The sentence for which he was disqualified dates back to last June when Bentancur, speaking of Son, jokingly said: “Sonny? He could also be his cousin, since they all look the same”. A joke that immediately triggered disciplinary proceedings against him by the federation, which ended with today’s disqualification.
Fine and educational program for Bentancur
Bentancur, who was also fined 100,000 pounds (around 120,000 euros), will also have to take part in a mandatory in-person educational program. “Rodrigo Bentancur denied the allegation, but the independent regulatory commission found it proven and imposed sanctions on him after a hearing,” the FA said in a statement.
He will be able to play in the Europa League
The 27-year-old Uruguayan midfielder will not return to action in England before December 26, missing, among others, the Premier League matches against Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea, and Spurs’ League Cup quarter-final against Manchester United. He will be available for Tottenham’s Europa League matches.
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Guest 1: Can you tell us more about the incident that led to Rodrigo Bentancur’s suspension? How did the racist remark directed at Son Heung-min come about during the Uruguayan TV interview?
Guest 2: As a football player, what are your thoughts on the importance of addressing racism in the sport and ensuring a fair and inclusive environment for all players? How can players and teams work together to prevent incidents like these from occurring in the future?
Guest 1: The suspension has been met with some criticism from fans and media, with some arguing that the sentence is too severe. Do you agree with the British Football Association’s decision in this case? What message does this ruling send to other players in the league?
Guest 2: With Bentancur now required to attend an educational program, what role do you believe this can play in addressing racism and promoting diversity within the sport? Are there other steps that football associations and clubs can take to foster cultural awareness and understanding among players?
Guest 1: Looking ahead, how do you think this situation will impact Bentancur’s career both on and off the field? Will he be able to bounce back from this incident and regain the respect of his teammates and fans?
Guest 2: on a lighter note, perhaps, how have you seen the relationship between Bentancur and Son develop since this incident occurred? Have they been able to move on from it and continue playing together without any apparent issues?
