The English Association rejects Tottenham's appeal regarding the suspension of its player

The English Football Association rejected Tottenham's appeal against its player, Rodrigo Betancur, due to the suspension penalty.

Rodrigo Betancur made a racist joke to his Korean colleague. Son said during a television interview: “Getting a Son shirt? I can get a shirt from any of his relatives. They are all the same there in their country.”

Despite the player’s apology From what he stated, the English Football Association did not ignore the matter and imposed a suspension penalty for 7 matches, even if the statements did not bother the South Korean player, last November.

The club accepted Tottenham, the referee, filed an appeal to reduce the duration of the suspension, as the player did not intend to do so.

But the English FA rejected this appeal after today’s hearing, and it was confirmed that Bettencourt was absent from the match. Manchester United matches in the League Cup, and Liverpool in the league English.

The player was able to participate in European League matches during his ban period, as the suspension only applies to local tournaments.