An independent regulatory commission has imposed a seven-game suspension and a £100,000 fine on Rodrigo Bentancur for racist statements he made against Son Heung-min during the preseason.
On Monday, the FA issued the following statement: “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 breached FA Rule E3.1 as he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute.
It was further alleged that this constitutes an “aggravated breach”, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference – whether express or implied – to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.
“Rodrigo Bentancur denied this charge, but the independent regulatory commission found it to be proven and imposed his sanctions following a hearing.”
Football London in a post on X on Monday confirmed his ban.
“Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur’s ban has now been confirmed as well as his fine,” it wrote.
