Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur apologized for a racist joke about teammate Son Heung-min during a Uruguayan TV interview.

Tottenham Hotspur's Rodrigo Bentancur has apologized to teammate Son Heung-min for making a racist joke about him during a Uruguayan TV interview. Bentancur, who joked about South Koreans "all looking the same," has issued a public apology to Son, who is the team's captain and a highly respected figure within the dressing room. Tottenham Hotspur has provided assistance to ensure Bentancur is educated on the club's diversity, equality, and inclusion objectives, and fully supports Son. The club has expressed its commitment to eradicating discrimination within the game and society. Son and Bentancur have put the incident behind them, stating they are united and looking forward to the new season.

June 20, 2024
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