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Rodrigo Bentancur Apologizes to Son Heung-min for Racial Slur

Jun 20, 2024, 08:32 AM

Rodrigo Bentancur, a player for Tottenham Hotspur, has issued an apology to his teammate Son Heung-min following a controversial comment made on Uruguayan television. Bentancur's remark, which implied that all South Koreans look the same, was widely criticized as a racial slur. Bentancur described his comment as a 'very bad joke'. The apology was accepted by Son, who emphasized that Bentancur did not intend to offend and that their relationship remains strong. Tottenham Hotspur and Son Heung-min have both released statements addressing the incident and reaffirming their unity and commitment to moving past the controversy.