The cost of Rodrigo Bentancur's sanction: how much will he pay?
Rodrigo Bentancur faces a financial penalty following his sanction, but how much will he have to pay?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-match ban and a £100,000 fine for a racist remark made about teammate Son Heung-min. The Football Association (FA) announced the punishment on Thursday following an independent regulatory commission hearing.
The Uruguayan international made the offensive comment during a media interview, and while the exact nature of the remark has not been disclosed, the FA deemed it serious enough to warrant a significant ban.
Bentancur will be ineligible for Tottenham's next seven Premier League matches but will be permitted to play in European competitions, such as the Europa League. The ban will also apply to any international matches with Uruguay.
The £100,000 fine is a hefty penalty for the player, sending a strong message about the seriousness of racist behavior in football. The FA has been working to eradicate racism from the sport and has implemented strict punishments for those found guilty of discriminatory behavior.
In a statement, the FA said: "An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a seven-match suspension and a £100,000 fine on Rodrigo Bentancur for a breach of FA Rule E3 in relation to a media interview. It was alleged that the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder had breached FA Rule E3. The player admitted the charge and accepted the penalty."
Bentancur and Tottenham have both apologized for the incident, and the player has undergone diversity training. However, the FA has made it clear that such behavior will not be tolerated.
