The Football Association of England has officially announced the suspension of Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.
In June 2024, the Uruguayan midfielder made an ambiguous joke about his teammate Son Heung-min during an interview. When asked by a journalist about the South Korean player, Bentancur replied: “They all look almost the same, don’t they?”
Bentancur quickly apologized to Son for his thoughtless comment, but the Football Association still took action. After an investigation, the organization announced a seven-match suspension for the player and a fine of £100,000.