8 hours agoFIFA investigates alleged racist insult in Rudger match - Cabral during the Real Madrid match
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Xabi Alonso spoke of the tense incident between Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid and Gustavo Cabral of Pachucs at the end of the World Cup Club match. He confirmed that FIFA's anti-racism protocol has been activated and the investigation into the case is under way. The crash occurred in the last few minutes, following a penalty claim [...]
He confirmed that FIFA's anti-racism protocol has been activated and the investigation into the case is under way.
The crash occurred in the last few minutes, following a penalty claim by Rudiger that caused verbal exchange between the two players, broadcast the telegraph.
Rudger claims he took offense at the term racial, while Cabral says he simply called it <x0frifty”. These opposing statements are part of the investigation.
Justice Ramon Abatti temporarily banned the game and implemented the anti-racism protocol, but tensions continued even after the match ended.
Pachuca coach Jaime Lozano protected Cabral, claiming he doesn't believe his captain has made racist insults.
FIFA is expected to clarify the event in the coming days, while the football community awaits the official decision. /Periscopi/
