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Rudiger Confronts Racism in Real Madrid's Historic Win

6/23/2025

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Antonio Rudiger confronted Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral over racial abuse during Real Madrid's 3-1 triumph at the Club World Cup. This serious allegation led the referee to invoke FIFA's anti-discrimination protocol. Manager Xabi Alonso condemned racism, affirming FIFA's investigation, while his team, despite being a man down, celebrated their first win under his leadership.

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Antonio Rudiger confronted Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral over racial abuse during Real Madrid's 3-1 triumph at the Club World Cup. This serious allegation led the referee to invoke FIFA's anti-discrimination protocol. Manager Xabi Alonso condemned racism, affirming FIFA's investigation, while his team, despite being a man down, celebrated their first win under his leadership.