Rodrigo Bentancur’s racist “joke” to Heung-Min Son

5 months ago 35
ARTICLE AD

During an interview with Uruguayan channel Por La Camiseta, Rodrigo Bentancur slipped up. The Tottenham midfielder made a “joke” that went down badly with the South Koreans. The 26-year-old seemed to indicate that his teammate Heung-Min Son and all “his cousins ​​look alike.” A remark that sparked several reactions. Bentancur apologized on social media to put an end to the start of this controversy.

“Brother Sonny! I apologize to you for what happened, it was just a really bad joke. There’s no reason for me to disrespect you or hurt you or anyone else, I love you brother! I love you, brother!”said the former Juventus Turin player. Heung-Min Son has already said he was a victim of racism when he was young.

Avatar photo

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

Read Entire Article