- Son accepts apology from Rodrigo
- Tottenham released a statement condemning discrimination
- Son expressed his appreciation for Bentancur's apology
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has accepted his teammate Rodrigo Bentancur’s apology for using a racial slur on Uruguayan TV.
Bentancur had made a comment about Son’s cousin, saying “they all look the same,” which was widely criticized as a racial slur.
Son stated that he has spoken to Bentancur, who acknowledged his mistake and apologized.
Son expressed his appreciation for Bentancur’s apology and emphasized that they are “brothers” and will move past the incident.
Tottenham also released a statement condemning discrimination and announcing plans for further education on diversity, equality, and inclusion for all players.
The incident highlighted the ongoing issue of racism in football, with anti-discrimination charity Kick it Out receiving a significant number of complaints about Bentancur’s comments.
