Club World Cup: FIFA Opens Investigation After Madrid’s Win Over Pachuca

• FIFA Set to Act After Rüdiger’s Racism Claim.

• Referee Abatti’s Anti-Racism Signal Shifts Focus.

• Will This Case Finally Drive Real Change in Football?

Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Pachuca in the Club World Cup has slipped into the background, as FIFA now investigates an alleged racial slur aimed at Antonio Rüdiger.

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Moreover, this probe could overshadow any on-field heroics.

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Deep into stoppage time, Rüdiger went down under a challenge and briefly clashed with Pachuca players.

Therefore, after hearing his side of the story, referee Ramón Abatti crossed his arms to trigger FIFA’s anti-racism protocol.

This gesture signals zero tolerance for discriminatory behavior.

Speaking after the match, manager Xabi Alonso backed his defender without hesitation:

> “That’s what Rüdiger said, and we believe him. It is important to have zero tolerance in these kinds of situations. FIFA now is investigating. That’s all I can say.”

Meanwhile, Gustavo Cabral has firmly denied using any racist language, insisting he only called Rüdiger “chickens” in the heat of the moment.

Nevertheless, FIFA will open a formal inquiry once Abatti’s report lands on its desk.

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Depending on their conclusions, FIFA’s resolve to eradicate discrimination may be strengthened by the impending fines.

This case will test FIFA’s resolve to eliminate racism from football.

If the evidence proves the claim, decisive action is likely and the global football community will be watching closely.

Will FIFA’s probe bring real justice?

Is football doing enough to fight racism?

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