Tag: Antonio Rudiger

Antonio Rudiger centre-back of Real Madrid and Germany during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Coliseum on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has voiced strong support for Antonio Rudiger following the defender's claim of racist abuse at the end of their 3-1 Club World Cup win over Pachuca. Rudiger, who played the majority of the match with his team down to 10 men, reported the abuse after the final whistle. While it's still unclear whether it came from a Pachuca player or the crowd, Alonso called the incident "unacceptable." “We believe what he said,” Alonso stated, confirming that FIFA's anti-racism protocol had been activated. “If it happened, then meas...

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid celebrates the victory in the penalty shootout during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF, at Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium on March 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has successfully underwent surgery on his knee, the club announced on Tuesday morning. He is set to miss up to two months for Real Madrid, meaning he will not be there for the remainder of LaLiga games. He could return for the Club World Cup, according to COPE. The club’s medical report read:“Our player Antonio Rüdiger underwent successful surgery today for a partial tear of the external men...