Marca: Rudiger was racially discriminated against by Pachuca players & complained to the referee ❗ Real Madrid will start the process

In the second round of Group H of the Club World Cup group stage, Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-1. Marca reported that Real Madrid defender Rudiger encountered racial discrimination from his opponent in this game. He has reported the situation to the referee. Real Madrid will initiate subsequent relevant procedures for this, and the official may also announce the penalty results later.

Pachuca player Gustavo Cabral allegedly racially insulted Rudiger. After a controversial penalty, Rudiger reported the situation to the referee. According to FIFA regulations, the referee paused the game for a few minutes and made a gesture of crossing his wrists. After the game, the client Cabral explained in an interview: "I call him 'cowards'." He also said that he did not use any racially discriminatory language.

and Real Madrid coach Alonso also talked about this: "Rudiger tells us what happened, and we will start the relevant procedures. This kind of thing should not happen in the game, and the team will support Rudiger."

FIFA defines this gesture as: When a player feels racial insulted, he can signal to the referee by crossing his wrists. The referee will then initiate three levels of processing procedures.

Level 1: Interruption of the match

If there is any misconduct during the match, the venue will issue an announcement explaining the reason for the interruption and warn that if the action does not stop, the match will be temporarily suspended.

Level 2: Temporary suspension of the match

If the misconduct continues after the game resumes, the referee will temporarily suspend the match and ask both teams to return to the locker room. The venue will issue another announcement explaining the reason for the interruption and warning that the game will be permanently suspended if the action does not stop.

Level 3: Permanent suspension of the match

If misconduct continues after the game resumes, the referee will decide whether to permanently suspend the match after consultation with relevant authorities and experts. The referee will only take this measure if it is ensured.