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What did Bentancur said?

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  What did Bentancur said? When charging the Uruguay international the FA said it was "an alleged breach of FA rule E3 for misconduct in relation to a media interview". The FA said this constituted an "aggravated breach... as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin". In the media interview in question, asked by a presenter for a Tottenham shirt, Bentancur replied: "Sonny's? It could be Sonny's cousin too as they all look the same." He later apologised on social media and said his comments were a "very bad joke". Bentancur also said sorry to South Korea forward Son, who said he would "not mean to ever intentionally say something offensive".

Bentancur banned for seven games over racial slur

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  Bentancur banned for seven games over racial slur                                            Rodrigo Bentancur joined Tottenham from Juventus in 2022   Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been given a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min. Bentancur, who has also been fined £100,000 and ordered to take part in a mandatory face-to-face education programme, was  charged by the FA in September  after comments made while appearing on TV in his home country of Uruguay in June. "Rodrigo Bentancur denied this charge, but the independent regulatory commission found it to be proven and imposed his sanctions following a hearing," said an FA statement. The 27-year-old will not return to domestic action until 26 December, missing Premier League matches against Manchester City, Liverpool and Che...

Man United News

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  Ruud van Nistelrooy exits Manchester United as Amorim takes over The interim head coach leaves after leading United in four games as new manager Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester. Ruud van Nistelrooy; The Latest Man United Interim Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy’s spell with Manchester United has come to an end, the club has confirmed a day after the Dutchman led the team to a 3-0 Premier League victory over Leicester City in his fourth game as interim manager. Van Nistelrooy’s departure was announced on Monday as  Ruben Amorim  arrived in Manchester as United’s permanent boss. “Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend,” the club said in a statement. “We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford.” United assistants Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar and Pieter Morel also left on Monday, with the Old Trafford club saying they would announce Am...