Fifa has launched disciplinary proceedings against Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral amid allegations of racist abuse towards Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger during a recent Club World Cup match. Following a heated exchange on the pitch, Rudiger reported the incident to the referee, leading to the activation of Fifa's anti-racism protocol. Cabral denied the allegations, claiming he only called Rudiger a 'coward'. Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso emphasized the seriousness of the issue, highlighting a historical lack of action against racism in football.
Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral over allegations of racist abuse towards Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger.
In football there is no tolerance for this, and if it happened, then measures should be taken. It’s being investigated now.”
Cabral denied he racially abused Rudiger, saying he used an expletive and called him a 'coward'.
In 2021, Rudiger stated that nothing ever really changes after anti-discrimination campaigns, but he will continue to fight against racist abuse.
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