- Rodrigo Bentancur made an alleged racist remark about South Koreans on TV
- The Spurs star was charged by the FA with an ‘aggravated breach’ of their rules
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The Football Association are set to hit Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur with a lengthy ban for making an alleged racist remark about South Koreans whilst on Uruguayan TV.
Multiple sources have told Mail Sport the midfielder is likely to receive a seven match ban – but that figure is unconfirmed.
Nevertheless, Bentancur is set to miss a lengthy period for Ange Postecoglou’s side in what will arrive as a major blow to Spurs.
Appearing on the show in his homeland in June, Bentancur was asked for a Tottenham player’s jersey and replied, ‘Sonny’s?’ – referencing his team-mate Heung-min Son.
He then added it could be Son’s cousin, too, because ‘more or less they are all the same.’
Rodrigo Bentancur will face a lengthy ban for an alleged racist remark about South Koreans
Bentancur made the racist remark when he was asked about team-mate Son Heung-Min
The news comes as a blow for Ange Postecoglou, who has relied on Bentancur this season
The FA confirmed earlier this year that they charged the South American for an ‘aggravated breach’ of their rules.
And the FA are now close to confirming Bentancur’s punishment.
