{
  "id": 13663552,
  "title": "'I Kissed Bentancur In The Dressing Room': Roberto De Zerbi's Surprising Reaction To Tottenham Star's Red Card After Man United Draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/i-kissed-bentancur-in-the-dressing-room-roberto-de-zerbis-surprising",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:15:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/i-kissed-bentancur-in-the-dressing-room-roberto-de-zerbis-surprising-reaction-to-tottenham-stars-red-card-after-man-united-draw"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising revelation, Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi explained his reaction after midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur received a red card during a Premier League match against Manchester United. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Italian manager expressing his belief that football is about character and the ability to respond under pressure. Despite Bentancur's dismissal, De Zerbi insisted on the importance of resilience, stating, \"I kiss Bentancur in the dressing room. Football is character.\" He added, \"I like the situation we were in with the red card. We need this situation.\" De Zerbi's comments emphasized the need for determination and avoiding costly disciplinary mistakes, while also acknowledging the fine line between aggression and indiscipline.",
  "summary": "Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi made a surprising revelation after his side fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the Premier League. Despite Rodrigo Bentancur receiving a red card for his reaction during a confrontation with Luke Shaw, De Zerbi revealed that he kissed the midfielder in the dressing room, insisting that football was about character and the…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}