Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur has been hit with a significant seven-match suspension by the FA after using a racial slur toward his teammate Son Heung-min.
The Uruguayan midfielder’s punishment includes a hefty £100,000 fine and a mandatory face-to-face education program designed to address such issues. The FA’s decision followed a review of remarks Bentancur made on a TV appearance in Uruguay last June.
“Rodrigo Bentancur denied this charge, but the independent regulatory commission found it to be proven and imposed his sanctions following a hearing,” read an official FA statement.
Bentancur, now set to miss key clashes in the Premier League, will be absent for Tottenham’s fixtures against Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea, as well as their League Cup quarter-final showdown with Manchester United....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
However, he remains eligible for upcoming Europa League games, preserving his presence in Spurs’ continental campaign, as noted by Fabrizio Romano.
So far this season, Bentancur has been a mainstay for Spurs, clocking 15 appearances and scoring his first goal of the season in a recent defeat to Ipswich on November 11, per Transfermarkt.
His suspension leaves a notable gap in the midfield as Tottenham tackles both domestic and European challenges.
