Archive · 25 Jun 2025
FIFA Investigates Rudiger's Racism Claim at Club World Cup
FIFA is looking into a potential racism case in a soccer game.
Real Madrid player Antonio Rudiger says Pachuca player Gustavo Cabral made a racist comment during their Club World Cup match.
Cabral denies it, saying he used an insult instead.
The referee saw an issue and FIFA is now investigating.
Rudiger's coach supports him.
A decision may be made before Pachuca's next game.
FIFA opened a disciplinary case after Antonio Rudiger claimed Gustavo Cabral racially abused him.
The incident occurred during the Club World Cup match between Real Madrid and Pachuca.
Referee Ramon Abatti initiated the anti-racism protocol.
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's coach, stated the team believes Rudiger's account.
Cabral denied making a racist remark, admitting to using a derogatory term.
- Who
- FIFA is investigating Gustavo Cabral and Antonio Rudiger.
- What
- FIFA opened a disciplinary case regarding a racism allegation.
- When
- The incident happened during the Club World Cup match a couple of days ago.
- Where
- Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Why
- Following Rudiger's claim of racial abuse by Cabral.
Antonio Rudiger's Perspective
Gustavo Cabral's Perspective
Racism Allegation
Antonio Rudiger's Perspective
Claims Cabral made a racist comment.
Gustavo Cabral's Perspective
Cabral denies making racist remarks
- Accusation
- Racism
- Involved Players
- Antonio Rudiger, Gustavo Cabral
- Teams
- Real Madrid, Pachuca
- Governing Body
- FIFA
- Event
- Club World Cup
- Referee
- Ramon Abatti
