Bentancur Charged for Racist Comment About Son

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for making a racist comment about his teammate Son Heung-min during a June interview on Uruguayan television. Bentancur stated that all South Koreans 'look the same' when asked for Son's jersey, a remark he later apologized for on social media. The FA alleges this constitutes an aggravated breach of FA Rule E3, which pertains to abusive or insulting language, especially when referencing nationality or race. Bentancur has until September 19 to respond to the charge, and he may face a ban ranging from 6-12 games. Despite his apology and Son's public statement accepting it, the FA has proceeded with the charges. Bentancur remains eligible to play while awaiting the outcome.