Tottenham to Appeal Bentancur's Seven-Match Ban

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been banned for seven matches by the Football Association for making a racially insensitive comment about teammate Son Heung-min during a television interview in Uruguay. Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou described Bentancur as an 'outstanding person' who made a 'mistake' and confirmed the club's decision to appeal the severity of the ban. Bentancur has apologized to Son, who accepted the apology. The ban includes six Premier League matches and a League Cup quarter-final against Manchester United, although Bentancur will be available for Europa League games. Despite the ban, Postecoglou emphasized the club's commitment to supporting Bentancur during his suspension. The incident has been widely reported, with a focus on the club's and Postecoglou's backing of Bentancur's character and their appeal against the harshness of the punishment.