- Tottenham Hotspur appealed the seven-game ban imposed on Rodrigo Bentancur, arguing that the Football Association’s punishment is excessively severe
- Bentancur was fined £100,000 and required to attend a mandatory educational program following his racist remark about teammate Son Heung-min
Tottenham Hotspur have appealed the severity of Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-game domestic ban for making a racist remark about teammate Son Heung-min. The club argues that the punishment imposed by the Football Association (FA) is “severe.”
While Spurs acknowledge the guilty verdict issued by an independent regulatory commission, they believe the length of the suspension is disproportionate.
In addition to the ban, Bentancur was fined £100,000 and ordered to participate in a mandatory face-to-face education programme.
The incident in question occurred during a TV interview in Bentancur’s native Uruguay in June. When asked by the presenter for a Tottenham shirt, Bentancur responded, “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same,” a comment that led to the FA charge in September.
Tottenham have emphasized their commitment to maintaining respect and inclusion within the sport, while also highlighting the measures the player is set to undergo as part of the resolution process.