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Real Madrid Manager Backs Antonio Rüdiger’s Claims of Being Racially Abused During Club World Cup Match

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, JUN 22 – FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation after Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger reported racist abuse during a Club World Cup match against Pachuca, with the referee activating anti-racism protocol.

  • Real Madrid Coach Xabi Alonso supported Antonio Rüdiger's claims of racial abuse during the Club World Cup match against Pachuca.
  • Alonso stated, "That's what Rüdiger said, and we believe him... It is important to have zero tolerance in these kinds of situations," regarding the incident.
  • Alonso mentioned that FIFA's protocol has been activated to investigate the claims, emphasizing that all measures should be taken.
  • Pachuca defender denied racial abuse but admitted to insulting Rüdiger by calling him a "f----ing coward.
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FIFA investigates if Real Madrid's Rüdiger was racially abused by opponent at Club World Cup

FIFA says it opened a disciplinary case at the Club World Cup after Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger claimed he was racially abused by Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral.

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Following allegations of racism in a match against Real Madrid, Fifa has launched an investigation against Gustavo Cabral, who claims it was just a misunderstanding.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has said he believes Antonio Rudiger's claims that he was subjected to racist abuse during the FIFA Club World Cup match against Pachuca, adding that a FIFA investigation will be launched.

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