Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said that he believed Antonio Rudiger when the player told him that he was the victim of racist abuse during their 3-1 victory against the Mexican side Pachuca at the club World Cup on Sunday.
Referee Ramon Abatti crossed his forearms in front of his chest, who indicated the activation of the anti-racism protocol, five minutes after the stopping time, after a brief battle broke out after an apparent mistake at Germany International Rudiger.
Asked if Rudiger had been the victim of racism during the game, Alonso told a press conference: “That is a bit more rudiger and we believe him.
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«It is important to have zero tolerance in situations like this. FIFA is investigating now. That is all I can say.»
It was not immediately clear whether the alleged abuse of the crowd or an opponent came.
The Football administrative body was not immediately in a position to clarify the incident when contact was made by Reuters.
