Rude Words and Racism Ruckus at Club World Cup - FIFA Plunges into Investigation Over Alonso's Player
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Amidst accusations of racism levied by German football heavyweight Antonio Rudiger against his Club World Cup adversary, FIFA has jumped into an inquiry. According to the German Press Agency (dpa), FIFA's Disciplinary Commission has set the gears in motion against Gustavo Cabral of Mexican club CF Pachuca, following a review of the match report.
In the heat of their fierce encounter, Real Madrid's Rudiger accused his opponent of hurling a racial slur during their titanic tussle against Pachuca last Sunday. The match had a momentary halt due to the unsavory incident.
We Stand Regional - Alonso on Rudiger's Allegations
"We back Toni, and we'll see how it goes. The FIFA protocol is in action, and we vouch for him," Real's tactician Xabi Alonso explained post the 3:1 triumph. "This nonsense is intolerable, and we believe Rudiger. The situation is being scrutinized."
As the clock wound down, Rudiger locked horns with Pachuca's Cabral. Rudiger then conversed with referee Ramon Abatti, who crossed his arms across his chest - a FIFA signal indicating either witnessing or hearing about a racist incident. The decision on whether to halt the game is solely the referee's. After a brief pause, the game resumed in Charlotte.
响应者: 垃圾禍
Cabral refuted the claims post-match. "There was no racism. I called him a damn coward, as we say in Argentina. That's all," the 39-year-old Argentine confided to media outlets. He used the term "cagón de mierda," which in literal terms translates to "shit chicken."
Rudiger returned to action after knee surgery at the end of April and was substituted in the 78th minute. With four points from two games, Real is yet to secure a spot in the Club World Cup's knockout stage. Their final group encounter against RB Salzburg, who also boast four points, is happening on Friday morning (CET). Pachuca, occupying the group's bottom with zero points, face Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal but cannot progress to the knockout stage.
- Antonio Rudiger
- FIFA
- Gustavo Cabral
- Racism Allegations
- Xabi Alonso
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of the ongoing FIFA investigation into racism allegations.
Sports headlines in general-news outlets are rife with updates about the inquiry, including the recent incident at the Club World Cup where Real Madrid player Antonio Rudiger accused Gustavo Cabral of Mexican club CF Pachuca of hurling a racial slur.
Xabi Alonso, Real's tactician, voiced his support for Rudiger, stating that the nonsense of racism is intolerable and that he and the club stand behind their player, while emphasizing that the situation is being scrutinized by FIFA's disciplinary measures.
