They all look the same." "Heung-min! Should we go to Spain or Italy?" Popularity explodes! Tottenham is leaving
They all look the same." "Heung-min! Should we go to Spain or Italy?" Popularity explodes! Tottenham is leaving
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Rodrigo Bentancur (27), who did not hesitate to make racist remarks to his captain Son Heung-min (32), is likely to leave Tottenham Hotspur.
"Tottenham Hotspur are making efforts to capture their main players. AC Milan is aiming for Bentancur, the Uruguayan national team and Tottenham midfielder," the British team Talk reported on the 28th.
The media added, "AC Milan is also interested in recruiting Bentancu after Atletico Madrid." Tottenham is considering selling it this summer if they fail to negotiate a contract renewal to prevent him from being released for free in the transfer market next summer.
Bentancourt transferred from Juventus to Tottenham in January 2022. He immediately took over the starting lineup, but there were major and minor injuries, such as a long-term departure due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2023. Crucially, the racism directed at Son Heung-min in June last year made Asians, including Korean soccer fans, uncomfortable.
In an interview with Uruguay's Fora Camisetta ahead of the Copa America 2024, Bentancourt was asked by a reporter, "Can you bring me Son Heung-min's uniform?" Bentancourt said, "What about his cousin's uniform? They all look the same anyway."
It was clearly racist. Amid mounting criticism, Bentancourt issued an apology, but it was insincere. In the end, she was given a seven-game suspension by the FA.
The FA announced, "Bentancourt violated Regulation E3.1 by acting in an inappropriate manner or using abusive and offensive words. This is an aggravated punishment case specified in E3.2 because it includes statements about nationality, race, and ethnicity."
Bentancourt said, "The reporter referred to Son Heung-min as a Korean and asked him to scold him lightly. It is unfair that some of the interviews have been edited," but it was not accepted.
Shockingly, Tottenham filed an appeal, saying Bentancourt's level of disciplinary action is high. Postecoglou also supports Bentancourt, saying, "He only made a mistake, and he is a man of the best character."
In any case, Bentancourt returned to the court after being punished in December last year. However, she collapsed unconscious during a heading contest at the 7th minute of the first half in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Jan. 9. She was carried off on a stretcher while on an oxygen respirator.
At the time, 온라인카지노 English Football Insider shed light on Son Heung-min's leadership on his social media (SNS) after the game. "I'm proud of the performance that the players showed today. The fans' support was amazing. We still have work to do. The second game is waiting. I wish Bentancur a good recovery. All our hearts and strength are with him," he said.
Bentancourt recovered his physical condition and sense of play, and scored two goals in 19 league matches this season. Nevertheless, she is enjoying immense popularity.