Tottenham Appeals Bentancur's Seven-Game Ban

Tottenham Hotspur has appealed against the seven-match domestic ban imposed on midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for making a racist remark about teammate Son Heung-min during a TV interview in Uruguay. While the club accepts the guilty finding, they argue that the length of the suspension, which includes six Premier League matches and a League Cup quarter-final, is too severe. Bentancur, who apologized for his comments, will remain suspended while the appeal is processed, which could potentially reduce the ban by one match. The independent regulatory commission characterized the incident as an aggravated breach of FA rules, warranting a minimum suspension of six matches. Son accepted Bentancur's apology, emphasizing their camaraderie despite the incident. The appeal's outcome will determine Bentancur's eligibility for a return to domestic action in late December.