FIFA cannot determine if racism occurred between two soccer players during a recent match. Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger accused Pachuca player Gustavo Cabral of making racist comments. The world soccer organization opened an official investigation after the teams played. FIFA officials studied referee reports about the December incident. The governing body reached no clear decision about what happened.
Real Madrid beat Pachuca 3-1 during the game where the alleged incident took place. Rudiger and Cabral spoke directly to each other on the field. No cameras captured clear video of their conversation. Audio recordings failed to provide definitive proof of any statements. FIFA investigators could not find solid evidence to support either player's version of events.
Cabral defended himself after the match ended. The Pachuca defender told reporters he called Rudiger chickens during their exchange. He strongly denied using any racist language against the German national team player. FIFA officials reviewed all available materials from the game. The investigation remains open without a final ruling on the allegations.
Real Madrid beat Pachuca 3-1 during the game where the alleged incident took place. Rudiger and Cabral spoke directly to each other on the field. No cameras captured clear video of their conversation. Audio recordings failed to provide definitive proof of any statements. FIFA investigators could not find solid evidence to support either player's version of events.
Cabral defended himself after the match ended. The Pachuca defender told reporters he called Rudiger chickens during their exchange. He strongly denied using any racist language against the German national team player. FIFA officials reviewed all available materials from the game. The investigation remains open without a final ruling on the allegations.
