Tottenham's Bentancur Suspended Seven Matches for Racial Remark

Rodrigo Bentancur faces a ban and fine after making a racially insensitive comment about teammate Son Heung-min in a TV interview.

• The English FA imposed a seven-match domestic suspension and a £100,000 fine on Bentancur for his comments made during a June TV interview.
• Bentancur's remark, deemed an 'aggravated breach,' involved a reference to South Koreans and was considered racially offensive.
• Despite Bentancur's apology to Son, the FA's independent commission upheld the charge, rejecting Bentancur's defense of sarcasm.
• The ban affects Premier League and domestic cup games but allows Bentancur to play in Europa League matches against Roma and Rangers.
• Bentancur must complete a face-to-face education program by March 2025 to avoid further suspension from domestic football.

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