US EditionAlonso Says Rudiger Complained of Racist Insult
- Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-1 in the Club World Cup match on Sunday in Charlotte.
- The victory was overshadowed by Antonio Rudiger alleging racial abuse by Pachuca defender Gustavo Cabral near the match's end.
- Cabral denied the claim, saying his words were misinterpreted and that he called Rudiger a 'f----ing coward,' not a racial slur.
- Referee Ramon Abatti activated FIFA's anti-racism protocol with a crossed-arms gesture, and Real coach Xabi Alonso confirmed an investigation is underway.
- Pachuca coach Jaime Lozano said he was unaware of the incident and will discuss it with Cabral, emphasizing such behavior had never occurred before.
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The Independent (US)Antonio Rudiger claims he was racially abused in Club World Cup clash
Xabi Alonso has leapt to the defence of his centre-back after a complaint was made
Antonio Rüdiger said he was a victim of racist remarks made by the captain of Pachuca, Gustavo Cabral, during the victory of the Madrilenes on Sunday (3-1).
Real Madrid's Antonio Rüdriger has been subjected to racist abuse during the Club World Cup. He was allegedly called the n-word by Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral. Fifa
The German defender lost his nerves at the end of the match, accusing the opposing captain Antonio Cabral of uttering a racist insult against him.
After his knee surgery, Antonio Rüdiger is again on the course for the first time for Real Madrid. And in the final phase of the Club World Cup, it's hot.
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