{"id":151608,"date":"2025-06-23T15:29:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/rudiger-reports-that-cabral-called-him-fing-n-r-and-fifa-is-investigating-i-called-him-fing-coward-thats-commonly-said-in-argentina\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:29:48","slug":"rudiger-reports-that-cabral-called-him-fing-n-r-and-fifa-is-investigating-i-called-him-fing-coward-thats-commonly-said-in-argentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/rudiger-reports-that-cabral-called-him-fing-n-r-and-fifa-is-investigating-i-called-him-fing-coward-thats-commonly-said-in-argentina\/","title":{"rendered":"

R\u00fcdiger reports that Cabral called him "f*ing n\u00a0*r," and FIFA is investigating: "I called him ‘f<\/em><\/strong>ing coward,’ that’s commonly said in Argentina."<\/p>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Enviado especial<\/span> Charlotte<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The recent match between \u00a0Real Madrid\u00a0 and \u00a0Pachuca\u00a0 included a concerning incident that has attracted considerable attention. The final whistle incident was not just a lack of sportsmanship; it escalated into accusations of \u00a0racism\u00a0 between players \u00a0Gustavo Cabral\u00a0 and \u00a0Antonio R\u00fcdiger\u00a0. As the whistle blew, the score was in favor of \u00a0Real Madrid\u00a0, leading 3-1, but the tension between the players sparked heated exchanges.<\/p>\n

The confrontation began when an incident in the \u00a0penalty area\u00a0 led to a series of accusations. R\u00fcdiger, visibly upset, alleged that Cabral insulted him with a term that most consider derogatory. According to multiple reports from the \u00a0Madrid locker room\u00a0, R\u00fcdiger is claiming that Cabral called him a \u201c*negro de mierda*\u201d. In stark contrast, Cabral maintains that either he did not use a derogatory term or that he was merely repeating a colloquial Argentine phrase not intended to be offensive.<\/p>\n

Immediately following the incident, the Brazilian referee \u00a0Ram\u00f3n Abatti\u00a0 decided to pause the game to review the actions. He received a report from R\u00fcdiger regarding the alleged racist remarks. The game continued after his assessment, but tensions remained high. Not long after, the match concluded with both players searching for each other, with R\u00fcdiger appearing to be more than just \u00a0upset\u00a0.<\/p>\n

In a post-game reveal, \u00a0Xabi Alonso\u00a0, publicly stated, \u201c*Antonio has informed us about what happened, and we will follow the protocol against racism.*\u201d It’s clear that the club is taking the allegations seriously, as R\u00fcdiger’s statement suggests investigations will be opened to uncover the truth of the matter.<\/p>\n

Cabral\u2019s Defense Against Allegations<\/h2>\n

\u00a0Jaime Lozano\u00a0, the Pachuca coach, appeared surprised by the allegations, stating, \u201c*I just heard about it. Yes, we spoke but not about this. I will talk to him, but I\u2019ve known him for a long time, and I can bet my hand that he wouldn\u2019t do something like this.*\u201d Lozano\u2019s loyalty shows his trust in Cabral’s character, a sentiment echoed by many who know the player personally.<\/p>\n

In the hallways of \u00a0Bank of America Stadium\u00a0 in \u00a0Charlotte\u00a0, tension was palpable. Reports coming from both locker rooms stressed a split narrative\u2014while some firmly back R\u00fcdiger, others support Cabral, arguing that the term “negro” in Argentina can be a casual term among friends, akin to \u00a0\u201cdude\u201d\u00a0 or \u00a0\u201cbro.\u201d\u00a0 However, the atmosphere changes significantly in a competitive sporting environment.<\/p>\n

Minutes after the incident, Cabral spoke to reporters outside the Pachuca bus, vigorously denying the accusations. He stated, \u201c*We tangled up and collided. It was a heated discussion, and I emphasize again\u2014there was no racial insult.*\u201d Cabral explained that what R\u00fcdiger heard might have been misconstrued. \u201c*The term I consistently used was \u2018*cag\u00f3n de mierda*,\u2019 which translates to \u2018*coward,*\u2019 and is commonly used among us Argentines,*\u201d he clarified.<\/p>\n

He even described how the frustration got the better of them: \u201c*He was challenging me to fight while our hearts were racing, but I did not use a racial slur.*\u201d Cabral explained that it was essential to clear the air, especially with the potential ramifications of a FIFA investigation against him.<\/p>\n

Aside from the heated controversy, the match also featured a red card issued to \u00a0Ra\u00fal Asencio\u00a0, a newer player under scrutiny for recurring mistakes since his previous match against \u00a0Al Hilal\u00a0. The \u00a0Real Madrid\u00a0 goalkeeper \u00a0Thibaut Courtois\u00a0 stated, \u201c*This has happened twice in two games; we need to be smarter.*\u201d Xabi Alonso further labeled the incident as *”unavoidable,”* suggesting the team should improve their gameplay strategies to avoid unnecessary penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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Abraham P. RomeroEnviado especial Charlotte Enviado especial Charlotte Actualizado Lunes, 23 junio 2025 – 02:54 The recent match between \u00a0Real Madrid\u00a0 and \u00a0Pachuca\u00a0 included a concerning incident that has attracted considerable attention. The final whistle incident was not just a lack of sportsmanship; it escalated into accusations of \u00a0racism\u00a0 between players \u00a0Gustavo Cabral\u00a0 and \u00a0Antonio […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[36710,36743,37245],"class_list":["post-151608","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports","tag-deportes","tag-deportes-futbol","tag-real-madrid"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151608","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151608"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151608\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151608"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}