Rodrigo Bentancur under scrutiny as Copa America bottle-throwing incident prompts disciplinary action
Sports | July 12, 2024, 11:54 a.m.
Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur has been caught up in disciplinary investigations after a tumultuous Copa America semi-final against Colombia. Following a fiery clash that ended in a 1-0 defeat for Uruguay, Bentancur was seen hurling a bottle into the crowd, injuring the team's fitness coach. Video evidence has led to 11 Uruguay players, including Bentancur, being named in the investigations. The players have until July 17 to present their defenses, with potential penalties to be served during the 2026 Qualifiers matches. Despite no preventive sanctions, the players are still eligible to play in upcoming games. The incident has overshadowed Uruguay's performance and raised concerns about player behavior on and off the pitch. Stay updated on this developing story by signing up for the free Tottenham newsletter for the latest news.