Tottenham Challenges Bentancur's Seven-Game Ban Over Racist Remark
The club appeals the severity of the suspension for Bentancur's comments about teammate Son Heung-min.
- Rodrigo Bentancur was banned for seven domestic matches following a racist comment made during a June interview on Uruguayan TV.
- The Football Association imposed the suspension, citing an aggravated breach of misconduct rules involving racial references.
- Tottenham Hotspur accepts the guilty verdict but argues the punishment is excessively harsh and seeks a reduction to the minimum six-game ban.
- Bentancur apologized to Son Heung-min, who publicly accepted the apology, emphasizing their strong team relationship.
- The ban does not affect European competitions, allowing Bentancur to participate in upcoming Europa League matches.
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