Racism 'accidental' Bentancur To Leave Tottenham... Continue Negotiations With Galatasaray
Racism 'accidental' Bentancur To Leave Tottenham... Continue Negotiations With Galatasaray
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Rumors are that Rodrigo Bentancur (27, Tottenham), who caused controversy by racist discrimination against Son Heung-min (32), will be transferred.
British media Spursweb said on the 25th (Korea time) that Bentancur's agent is continuing the transfer negotiations between Tottenham and Galatasaray (Turkiye).
Bentancur, who was in Tottenham's uniform for Juventus on January 31, 2022, had seven goals and seven assists in 67 career appearances so far last season. He mainly plays as a central midfielder.
The news is drawing more attention as there is a possibility that Bentancur, who recently had a "big accident" making racist remarks against "Tottenham captain" Son Heung-min, may suddenly leave the team.
This was the situation that sparked controversy over racial discrimination. Bentancur, who appeared on Uruguayan TV show "For La Camiseta" on Saturday, was asked by the host to wear the Korean national team uniform. He meant that he wanted Tottenham's captain Son Heung-min's uniform. Bentancur also asked back, "Do you shoot?" (His nickname).
Bentancur laughed, saying, "It could be Son's cousin's uniform. They all look alike." The host laughed together while clapping back. It was obvious that all Asians look alike.
In the wake of the controversy, Bentancur issued the first apology on Saturday. He said, "Sonnie, my brother. I apologize for what happened. That was a really bad joke. I love you so much, and I want you to know that I will never ignore or hurt you or anyone else. I love you brother." However, the apology sparked an "authenticity controversy" when it was posted on an Instagram story that disappears in 24 hours.
Tottenham didn't do anything about it either. The club's official position has rarely been made. It was a different response from past cases in which the club quickly issued a statement on racial discrimination.
In the end, Son Heung-min stepped forward. "I talked with Bentancur. He admitted that he made a mistake and apologized. He did not intend to say anything intentionally offensive."
Regardless of Bentancur's apology and Son Heung-min's acceptance of the apology, there was news that the English Football Association (FA) could discipline Bentancur.
As soon as the possibility of disciplinary action was announced, Bentancur made another apology. "I had a conversation with Son about what I mentioned in the interview, and based on our deep friendship, we understood that this was just an unfortunate misunderstanding," Bentancur said on Tuesday. "Everything became clear and resolved. If there were people who were offended by my remarks, I sincerely apologize." 안전놀이터
He did exactly one thing at the same time. Bentancur said, "What I want to say is that I only mentioned Son Heung-min, but no one else mentioned it. I had no intention of directly or indirectly insulting anyone. I have great respect for everyone."
Tottenham belatedly expressed its position that "discrimination of any kind within the club is unacceptable."
Despite the controversy, Bentancur is playing in the 2024 Copa America in Uruguay's national team uniform.