Spurs told Rodrigo Bentancur appeal ‘overlooked’ wider offence comments caused

Tottenham’s appeal against a ban imposed on Rodrigo Bentancur ‘overlooked’ the offence his comment about Son Heung-min had caused the wider South Korean community, an appeal board said (John Walton/PA)

Tottenham’s challenge against a seven-match ban imposed on midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur “overlooked” the offence his comment about team-mate Son Heung-min had caused to the wider South Korean community, the appeal board hearing his case said.

Bentancur made a discriminatory comment about Son during an interview given in his home country Uruguay in June.