Rodrigo Bentancur apologises to Tottenham teammate Son Heung-min after saying South Koreans 'all look the same'

Rodrigo Bentancur issued a public apology to Spurs teammate Son Heung-min after making a racist joke in an interview.

WHAT HAPPENED?
During an appearance on Uruguayan TV, an interviewer asked Bentancur for Son's Tottenham Hotspur shirt, to which the midfielder replied he should take the jersey from the South Korean star's cousin as "they all look the same".

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The racial comment naturally drew criticism on social media which led to the 26-year-old issuing a public apology to his Spurs teammate. He took to social media to share a message addressing Son where he expressed his regret over his joke which was in poor taste.
WHAT BENTANCUR SAID
The former Juventus player uploaded a story on Instagram where he wrote: "Sony brother! I apologise to you for what happened, it was just a very bad joke! You know what I love you and I would never disrespect you or hurt you or anyone else! I love you, brother!"
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WHAT NEXT?
Bentancur will be next seen in action for his national team as they take on Panama in their opening game of Copa America 2024 on June 24.

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