Real Madrid defender accused of racism at FIFA Club World Cup

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Defender Rudiger was racially abused in the match against Pachuca - Photo: Reuters
The alleged incident occurred in stoppage time of the Group H match in Charlotte. Real Madrid centre-back Rudiger was visibly angry and approached Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel after an argument with Cabral.

Stadium sources claimed that Cabral had verbally abused Rudiger by calling him "negro de mierda" - a Spanish swear word meaning "damned black man". However, Cabral denied this after the match, insisting that he had only called Rudiger "cagon de mierda" - meaning "damned coward".

Although the referee did not issue a booking, he quickly made FIFA's non-racist gesture, indicating that the incident would be looked into further.
Under FIFA's updated anti-racism protocol to be introduced in 2024, the crossed arms gesture is the first of three possible responses to discriminatory behaviour.
Step one, alerting officials and tournament authorities to the alleged incident and giving the referee the power to suspend the game. Steps two and three, which include suspending or abandoning the game, are only triggered if the situation escalates or continues.

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Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel makes a non-racist gesture - Photo: screenshot

After the match, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Rudiger had reported a racist insult and said the club fully supported their player.

"Racist insults towards Rudiger? That's what Rudiger said, and we believe him. Now FIFA is investigating. That's unacceptable," coach Alonso told reporters.

The incident overshadowed an important result for Alonso, which marked his first win since taking over at Real Madrid following a 1-1 draw in their opening game against Al-Hilal.

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