Rodrigo Bentancur is facing a ban over bizarre Son Heung-min comment suggesting South Koreans 'all look the same' as Tottenham star is charged by FA

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is facing a ban after being charged with misconduct by the Football Association in relation to his comments about the appearance of South Koreans in June.

The Spurs midfielder made the bizarre remark during an interview with Uruguayan TV when asked for captain Son Heung-Min's shirt.

Bentancur responded to the question telling the interviewer that he should get a jersey from Son's cousin because 'they all look the same'.

The 27-year-old has since apologised but has been informed that he has until Thursday 19 September to respond.

Bentancur is cleared to face Arsenal in the North London Derby this weekend,whether he is guilty or not .

Rodrigo Bentancur could face a ban after being charged by the FA for a 'aggravated breach'

A statement from the FA read: 'Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged with an alleged breach of FA rule E3 for misconduct in relation to a media interview.

'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.'

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