Antonio Rüdiger’s accusation of racism: that is behind it
23.06.2025 14:35 | 1: 36m
According to his own statement, Antonio Rüdiger was racistically insulted against CL Pachuca. Trainer Xabi Alonso has found clear words.
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Is Antonio Rüdiger insulted racially here? At the Club World Cup, the German international celebrated his comeback after a break against the Mexican association Pachuca. Real Madrid won three to one. But in added time Rüdiger and Pachuca Captain Gustavo Cabral clashed. Rüdiger then looked for a conversation with the referee, who then formed a circle with his arms in front of his chest. A gesture introduced by FIFA last year to show racist insults. Cabral rejected the allegations and said that he had only called Rüdiger as a coward. His trainer covers him. I know Cabral very well and have never heard about him about him from his fellow players or players in the league. Of course I can’t defend my captain at any cost, but I’ll talk to him about it. Real coach Xabi Alonso is also behind his defense chief Toni. We support Toni and now we have to wait and see what comes out during the examination. But if something has happened, it must have consequences. We support Antonio, and there is no tolerance in football for this. Antonio told us that way and we believe him. Antonio Lequeiros as usual in such cases, FIFA is now investigating the incident. It would not be the first time that Antonio Rüdiger was racially insulted.