Tottenham have announced that they will be providing further education for all players after an racial slur from Rodrigo Bentancur.
The Uruguayan commented that ‘they all look the same’ when discussing teammate Heung-min Son, something he has since apologised for.
“Sonny brother,” he wrote on Instagram. “I apologise to you for what happened, it was just a very bad joke.
“You know I love you and I would never disrespect you or hurt you or anyone else! I love you, brother!”
Son has since responded on social media, writing: “I’ve spoken with Lolo. He made a mistake, he knows this and apologised.
“Lolo would not mean to ever say something offensive. We are brothers and nothing has changed at all.
“We’re past this, we’re united, and we will be back together in pre season to fight for our club as one.”
The comments were made while Bentancur was appearing on Canal 10 show Por La Camiseta ahead of the Copa America.
Responding to the players’ interactions on social media, Spurs said in a statement: “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 on the matter.
“This will include further education for all players in line with our diversity, equality and inclusion objectives.
“We fully support that our captain Sonny feels that he can draw a line under the incident and that the team can focus on the new season ahead.
“We are extremely proud of our diverse, global fanbase and playing squads. Discrimination of any kind has no place at our Club, within our game or within wider society.”
Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out have also commented on the matter.
“Kick It Out has received a significant number of reports about Rodrigo Bentancur’s comments,” they said.
“These reports have already been sent to the club and relevant authorities.
“It highlights a wider issue that heavily affects East Asian and wider communities. We’ll be seeking to address these broader issues in the coming season.”
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