Antonio Rüdiger claimed he was racially abused during Real Madrid's Club World Cup victory over Pachuca. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that FIFA is investigating the incident, which occurred after a scuffle involving Rüdiger. The referee activated the anti-racism protocol, indicating the seriousness of the allegation. The source of the alleged abuse remains unclear; however, Pachuca's defender Gustavo Cabral has denied making racist remarks, suggesting he only insulted Rüdiger in a non-racial context. Rüdiger has faced racism previously in other clubs, emphasizing the ongoing issue in football.
It is important to have zero tolerance in these kinds of situations. FIFA now is investigating. That's all I can say.
There was nothing racist. I called him 'chicken s--t' as we say in Argentina, that's it.
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