MADRID — Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger was racially abused by followers after the staff’s recreation at Cadiz within the Spanish league on Saturday.
Video posted by Spanish media on Sunday confirmed Cadiz followers yelling insults at Rüdiger after he went to the stands to present away his shirt to somebody who gave the impression to be a Madrid supporter. Objects have been additionally thrown on the German defender, who’s Black.
Rüdiger exchanged a couple of phrases with a number of the followers yelling at him earlier than giving his shirt away and saluting a number of the supporters. Two individuals who gave the impression to be members of Madrid’s workers came visiting to guide the participant away from the followers.
The incident occurred after Madrid’s 2-0 win towards relegation-threatened Cadiz.
Spanish soccer has been marred by racism this season, with Rüdiger’s teammate Vinícius Júnior having been focused throughout a number of matches. Earlier this month, the Brazilian ahead testified towards a Mallorca fan who was accused of calling him a monkey throughout a match. The identical fan was additionally accused of insulting Villarreal midfielder Samu Chukwueze in one other league match.
The Spanish league has filed a number of formal complaints to authorities over insults towards Vinícius, with a few of them having already being shelved. The league additionally not too long ago elevated the variety of screens at Madrid matches to establish perpetrators.
Valladolid not too long ago suspended 12 season-ticket holders whereas investigating alleged verbal abuse of Vinícius.
The first trial towards a fan who racially abused a participant in Spain is anticipated to start this yr following remarks by an Espanyol supporter towards Athletic Bilbao ahead Iñaki Williams a couple of years in the past.
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