LONDON – Son Heung-min stated on Wednesday that there is no animosity between him and his Tottenham Hotspur teammate Rodrigo Bentancur, following an incident where the Uruguayan faced a misconduct charge from the Football Association for using offensive language during a television interview.
Bentancur may be facing a significant ban from the FA after he commented on a request for a Tottenham shirt during an interview with Canal 10’s Por La Camiseta in June. His reply referenced Son, saying, “Sonny’s? It could be Sonny’s cousin too as they all look the same.”
Ahead of Tottenham’s Europa League opener against Qarabag on Thursday, Son expressed his support for Bentancur, saying, “I love Rodrigo. I love him. We’ve shared many good memories. He recognized his mistake and apologized right away. I was on holiday and unaware of the situation. He sent me a heartfelt text.”
Son continued, “When he saw me at training, he looked emotional and regretted what happened. We are all human and make mistakes. I care about Rodrigo, and we will move forward together as brothers. Now, we just have to await the FA’s decision.”
Tottenham’s captain has scored 164 goals in 414 matches since joining the club in 2015, with his contract set to expire at the end of the current season. The 32-year-old is eager to help end Tottenham’s long-standing trophy drought, which dates back to 2008.
Son commented, “At my age, every moment counts, especially this season with numerous competitions ahead. I am more focused than ever. I want to win something for all the people at the club who deserve it. The future is uncertain, but I will do everything for this club, as I have for the past ten years.”