Rodrigo Bentancur issued a groveling apology to his Tottenham teammate Heung-min Son after making ‘a really unhealthy joke’.
The midfielder made headlines this week after showing on Uruguayan TV present Por La Camiseta the place he was chatting about his life in north London.
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Bentancur was requested by host, Rafa Cotelo, for the shirt of a Spurs participant, to which the Uruguayan replied: “Sonny’s?”
The 26-year-old then added: “It may very well be Sonny’s cousin too as all of them look the identical.”
On account of his comment concerning the South Korean worldwide, Bentancur’s remark went viral resulting in criticism geared toward midfielder.
However taking to Instagram to debate the incident, Bentancur issued a heartfelt apology.
Writing on his story, he wrote: “Sony brother! I apologise to you for what occurred, it was only a very unhealthy joke!
“You already know that I really like you and I’d by no means disrespect you or damage you or anybody else! I really like you brother.”
Son has beforehand been topic to racist abuse throughout Tottenham’s 2-0 win over West Ham in February 2023.
On the time, an announcement from the membership stated: “Now we have been made conscious of the totally reprehensible on-line racist abuse directed at Heung-Min Son throughout immediately’s match, which has been reported by the membership.
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“We stand with Sonny and as soon as once more name on the social media corporations and authorities to take motion.”
Bentancur is at the moment in Uruguay as he prepares to compete within the Copa America together with his nation this summer time.
Since becoming a member of Tottenham in January 2022, Bentancur has made 69 instances for Spurs, scoring six objectives.
