Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso backed Antonio Rüdiger's claim of racial abuse during the Club World Cup semi-final match against Pachuca, stating FIFA protocol was triggered and that they are looking into it. Rüdiger accused Gustavo Cabral, who denied racism, stating it was a misunderstanding because of an Argentine insult. Pachuka manager claimed unawareness of specifics. Rüdiger has been a victim of racist abuse before and has accused football of a lack of meaningful actio
