The end of Real Madrid – Pachuca in Charlotte It was marked by tension. The FIFA has decided to act and have started a Disciplinary procedure contra Gustavo Cabraldefense of the Mexican team, for its Confrontation with Antonio Rüdigerwhich could have included a racist.
Everything happened in the final moments of the shock, when the Madrid The score was already dominated (3-1) despite playing very soon with One less footballer for the expulsion of Raúl Asencio. Already with Rüdiger on the fieldthe German fell in the area after a slight contact and requested a penalty with vehemence. Cabral He approached to recriminate the action, and the situation resulted in a face to face with several players involved. The referee, seeing what was happening, activated the protocol against him racism raising the arms on the cross.
As Rüdiger himself reported, Cabral would have directed a racist insultwhich motivated his complaint to the referee. The tension increased after the final whistle, when the Mexican central went back to the German, which had to be separated by partners and members of the coaching staff for Calm the spirits.
Cabral flatly denied having insulted racistlyand explained in the mixed area that all he said was: “Shit shit”From the Madrid costumehowever, support for Rüdiger It is total. “We believe him. What Rüdiger said is serious, and FIFA is reviewing what happened. You cannot tolerate“said Xabi Alonso. Meanwhile, Bellingham avoided assessing the scene and Valverde tried to remove iron:”They are field things“.
Gustavo Cabral, captain of Pachuca, speaks with the referee. / EFE
The Disciplinary Commission He has already begun to collect data and does not rule out calling to declare those involved. For now, No decision has been madebut the investigation is still open and FIFA wants get to the bottom of the matter Before officially positioning yourself.
