New Delhi, June 23 -- Antonio Rudiger, Real Madrid's defender has reported a serious allegation of racism during the team's 2025 FIFA Club World Cup game against Pachuca. The incident occurred during stoppage time and it has sparked a heated debate.

The incident took place during the closing moments of the match played at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rudiger, a key player in Real Madrid's line-up clashed with the Pachuca's captain Gustavo Cabral after alleging he was fouled.

Rudiger informed referee Ramon Abatti Abel of a racist abuse directed at him during the argument. In response, the referee crossed his arms over his chest and signaled the activation of FIFA's anti-racism protocol. However, Cabral denied...