RODRIGO BENTANCUR NEWS

Scores, faces another suspension Bentancur scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Bentancur scored his second goal of the season Sunday, a header in the 12th minute set up by Pedro Porro's corner. On the defensive end, he won one tackle, intercepted one pass, made three clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action. However, his night turned sour late into the match as he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season which will force him out Saturday's clash versus Newcastle. It's a rough turn of events for him as he just made his return from a six-match ban.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham lineups, starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Bentancur back from lengthy ban | Sporting News Tottenham need Premier League wins, and fast. Can the return of Rodrigo Bentancur turn things around?

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham lineups, starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Bentancur back from lengthy ban | Sporting News Canada Tottenham need Premier League wins, and fast. Can the return of Rodrigo Bentancur turn things around?

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Finally back from ban Bentancur has finally cleared his suspension and is available for play moving forward.

Impact Bentancur has finally cleared his seven-match ban, sitting out due to some comments he made earlier in the season. This will leave the midfielder as an option, likely to see the team sheet immediately. He did start in seven of his 10 appearnces ahead of the suspension, so he will likely return to the starting spot as well.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham loses appeal against severity of Bentancur ban for offensive comments about South Koreans

Tottenham has lost its appeal against the severity of Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-match ban for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a re...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou's reaction to Rodrigo Bentancur ban is disappointing, says Back Pages Tonight Jonathan Liew of The Guardian says he was disappointed in Ange Postecoglous comments backing Rodrigo Bentancur and feels Tottenham have fail...

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • SKY.COM

Tottenham appeals against severity of Bentancur's ban for offensive comments on South Koreans

Tottenham has launched an appeal against the severity of Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-match ban for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Explained: Why Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur ban was so long Sky Sports reporter Paul Gilmour explains why the Football Association gave Rodrigo Bentancur a seven-game ban and £100,000 fine for using a...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • SKY.COM

Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder handed seven-game ban for Heung-Min Son racial slur Warning: Some readers may find quotes within this article offensive; Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-game ban for...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • SKY.COM

Four Tottenham players who could step up during Rodrigo Bentancur's suspension | Sporting News Canada Bentancur’s suspension leaves a gap in Tottenham’s midfield. Here are four Spurs squad members who could rise to the challenge.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rodrigo Bentancur given seven-game ban, £100,000 fine for Son Heung-min comments Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been banned for seven matches by the Football Association (FA) and handed a £100,000 fine...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • NYTIMES.COM

Tottenham midfielder Bentancur banned 7 games, fined $126,000 for offensive comment on South Koreans

Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been banned for seven matches for making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a remark about Tottenham teammate Son Heun...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Handed seven-match ban Bentancur has been handed a seven-match suspension by the FA and will not be available in league play until Dec. 26 against Nottingham Forest, according to Mandeep Sanghera of BBC....

Impact Bentancur has been given a hefty ban, with the midfielder suspended due to early season comments he made about teammate Son Heung-Min. This will leave him out seven games, beginning against Manchester City on Saturday and ending on Dec. 26 against Nottingham Forest. He has been seeing decent time, so expect Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr to get more field time in his absence. More importantly, Bentancur will still be an option for Europa League matches.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Tottenham star Rodrigo Bentancur could face a lengthy ban over controversial comment | Sporting News Canada Tottenham midfielder is set to face a significant suspension after allegedly making an offensive comment on Uruguayan TV that referenced Sou...

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores in Sunday's loss Bentancur scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact Bentancur recorded his first goal contribution of the season Sunday, a header in the 69th minute assisted by Pedro Porro which cut the deficit to 2-1. It was one of his three shots in the match which tied a season high. He also won three tackles and intercepted three passes before he was subbed off in the 84th minute for Yves Bissouma.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Brighton Bentancur started and played 79 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Brighton.

Impact Bentancur returned as expected against Brighton, notching 79 minutes of play in the start while registering two tackles, two interceptions and two clearances. The midfielder has now started in five of his seven appearances for the club, although he is without a goal contribution. That said, those look likely to come rarely for him this season, as most of his contribution is in the defense, with his four shots and two chances created being his only offensive stats. Not to mention, he only earned two goal contributions in 23 appearances last campaign.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham midfielder Bentancur charged by FA after offensive comment about South Koreans

Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been charged with misconduct by the English Football Association after making an offensive comment about South Koreans in relation to a rem...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Set for return Bentancur (head) is available for Sunday's trip to Newcastle, according to manager Ange Postecoglou."Rodrigo is all good, he's passed all the protocols we need to, and more importa...

Impact Bentancur passed concussion protocols and seems set for a full return during Sunday's trip to Newcastle. The midfielder could be straight into the starting XI after starting the opener against Leicester. Though with Yves Bissouma fully fit and available Bentancur could open Sunday's clash on the bench.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Several Uruguay players suspended for Copa América brawl, including Darwin Nuñez

South American soccer body CONMEBOL has suspended several Uruguayan internationals, led by Darwin Núñez's five-game ban, due to incidents at...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Feeling well bout out one match Bentancur will miss at least one match with a head injury suffered in the opener, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. "Irrespective of concussion protocols, any head injury we'v...

Impact Assuming there are just going by concussion protocols, Bentancur should be available next week unless the issue is worse than a normal one. Yves Bissouma is expected to step into the XI following his one-match discipline, though youngster Archie Gray is also an option to play next to Pape Sarr.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conscious and communicating Bentancur (head) is conscious and communicating, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.Yeah, look I don't have a lot of information but I know he is up and he's communicating so he...

Impact Bentancur came off the worse in a nasty head-to-head collision, and had to be stretchered off. It's a good sign that he's aware of his surroundings and conscious, but this could be a long-term absence. The hope for Bentancur will be that it's just a concussion, which could see him return within two weeks.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off Monday Bentancur was stretchered off after a collision during Monday's clash with Leicester City.

Impact Bentancur went down following a collision and was treated on the pitch before being stretchered off. The exact injury is unclear, but at the very least it seems likely Bentancur will enter concussion protocols. Archie Grey could play more minutes while Bentancur is recovering.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Saturday Bentancur (ankle) appeared for 45 minutes off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Bayern Munich.

Impact Bentancur has shaken off his ankle issues after ending last season on the injury list, returning to play Saturday as expected. This will leave him fit for the start of the campaign, although he will likely only serve in a rotational role, starting in 13 of his 23 appearances last season.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE