BBC · Nov 22, 2024

Postecoglou defends Spurs appeal over Bentancur ban

Image caption, Spurs are 10th place in the Premier League after 11 gamesPublished

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou says he is not interested in how the decision to appeal against Rodrigo Bentacur's seven-game domestic ban for a racist slur looks to the outside world.

The Australian manager said he has "made worse mistakes" and believes education is the way forward with the 27-year-old midfielder, rather than a "harsh" punishment.

Spurs are hoping to have the Uruguayan's ban reduced from seven games to the six-game minimum for a discrimination-related offence.

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