FIFA Probes Racist Charge Against Rüdiger's Club World Cup Opponent
FIFA exploring racism claims against Rüdiger's adversary in Club WM - Investigating Alleged Racism at the World Cup: FIFA Targets Rudiger's Opponents
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German football star Antonio Rüdiger leveled racism allegations against his opponent, Gustavo Cabral, from Mexican club CF Pachuca, following a confrontation during their match last Sunday. The Association Football Confederation (FIFA) has announced that it's investigating the incident.
After reviewing reports from the game, FIFA's disciplinary commission has leap-frogged into action against Cabral. Coach Xabi Alonso, siding with Rüdiger, stated post-game, "We stand behind Toni and we'll see what happens. The FIFA protocol's been activated, and we support him. That's unacceptable, and we believe what he said. The incident's currently being looked into."
During the final minutes of their Group game, Rüdiger and Cabral engaged in a heated exchange. Ref Ramon Abatti, toting a multi-stage protocol for racial incidents, crossed his arms in front of his chest, signaling he might've either witnessed the incident or received intel on it. The match carried on after a short hiccup.
Cabral, having 39 years under his belt and Argentine roots, asserted he'd called Rüdiger a coward—a term that's common in Argentina's vernacular. He flat-out denied the racial charge, claiming the phrase "cagón de mierda"—roughly translated as "chicken sh--," doesn't carry racist undertones.
Rüdiger, back in action after a knee operation, exited the game in the 78th minute. As of now, Real Madrid sits comfortably with four points, but their spot in the Club World Cup knockout stage remains uncertain. They face off against RB Salzburg in their final group match on Friday. The Club Pachuca boys, already disqualified, will battle Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia, aiming for a respectable finish.
- Antonio Rüdiger
- Gustavo Cabral
- Racism Allegations
- FIFA
- Xabi Alonso
The Commission has also been asked by FIFA to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers, including football players, from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation during matches, given the recent events such as the racist charge against Antonio Rüdiger's Club World Cup opponent, Gustavo Cabral.
Coach Xabi Alonso, standing by Rüdiger, emphasized that football should be free of any form of discrimination, expressing his support for the FIFA protocol against racism.
Meanwhile, the European leagues and general news outlets are closely monitoring the ongoing investigation by FIFA's disciplinary commission into the alleged racist remarks made by Cabral towards Rüdiger during their Group match.
