Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur charged over Son Heung-min comments

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged with “misconduct in relation to a media interview” by the Football Association following his comments about Spurs captain Son Heung-min this summer. "It’s alleged that the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has breached FA Rule E3.1 as he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute. "It’s further alleged that this constitutes an “aggravated breach” which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.” Bentancur, who has made two appearances for Tottenham this season, has until Thursday 19 September to respond to the charge. “We’re past this, we’re united, and we will be back together in pre season to fight for our club as one.” Tottenham said: “Following a comment from Rodrigo Bentancur in an interview video clip and the player’s subsequent public apology, the club has been providing assistance in ensuring a positive outcome in this matter.