Monday, June 23, 2025 - Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso has disclosed that defender Antonio Rudiger complained of a racist incident during their Club World Cup win against Mexican side Pachuca.
Alonso confirmed a complaint had been made after an incident
towards the end of the Spanish giants' 3-1 victory in Charlotte.
Rudiger had clashed with Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral in
injury time but it was not clear if the alleged abuse came from a player or
someone in the crowd.
The German defender spoke to referee Ramon Abatti Abel, who
crossed his arms in front of his chest to signal that Fifa's anti-racism
protocol had been activated.
"That's what Rudiger said, and we believe him,"
Alonso told reporters in his post-match press conference. "It is important
to have zero tolerance in these kinds of situations. FIFA now is investigating.
That's all I can say."
The incident on the field saw the referee make the
designated 'No Racism Gesture' by crossing his arms, indicating that an
investigation would be carried out.
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