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Former FC Sochaux coach Eric Hely has opined that France defender of Malian descent Ibrahima Konate is better than Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger. This comes amid Real Madrid’s interest in signing Konate from Liverpool. According to Eric Hely, the Liverpool centre-back will succeed at Real Madrid should a move materialise. “I would emphasise his […]
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FIFA has initiated a formal inquiry following a serious allegation of racial abuse during Real Madrid’s Club World Cup match against Mexican side Pachuca. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the tense encounter on Sunday evening, when Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger accused Pachuca’s Gustavo Cabral of directing racist language towards him. Sources close […]
German defender of Sierra Leonean descent, Antonio Rüdiger, has been linked with a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. This comes after the Real Madrid centre-back met with officials of the Saudi club. Rudiger was recently seen dining with Al Nassr’s sporting director, Fernando Hierro and Fran Porras, a trusted advisor to Hierro […]
Germany defender of Sierra Leonean descent, Antonio Rudiger has turned down a potential move to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Despite facing recent injury setbacks and growing speculation about his future in Spain, the defender remains focused on making more history with Real Madrid. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Rüdiger declined a massive contract […]
Antonio Rüdiger’s six-match suspension will stand after the Spanish Football Federation’s Appeals Committee dismissed Real Madrid’s attempt to overturn the ban. The German defender was sanctioned following an incident during the Copa del Rey final on 26 April 2025, where Real Madrid faced arch-rivals FC Barcelona. The match, marred by a late altercation, saw Rüdiger […]
Antonio Rudiger has been handed a six-game suspension following an incident during Real Madrid’s 3-2 Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona. The German defender, who had already been substituted, threw an ice cube at referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea during extra time. Rüdiger later issued a public apology, acknowledging his misconduct. This suspension […]
Antonio Rüdiger has found himself at the centre of criticism following a dramatic and controversial incident during the Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The match, which ended in a heartbreaking 3-2 loss for Real Madrid after extra time, saw tensions rise, culminating in the German defender’s explosive actions on the […]
Spanish giants Real Madrid are in talks to extend the contract of top defender Antonio Rudiger. The German international of Sierra Leonean descent has established himself as an important player in the defense of Los Blancos in recent years. In the ongoing 2024/25 football season, he has been a key man, scoring some important goals […]
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German defender of Sierra Leonean descent, Antonio Rudiger, has won his 100th match with Spanish giants Real Madrid. The highly-rated centre-back achieved the milestone on Sunday, April 13, when Real Madrid defeated Deportivo Alaves 1-0 in the Spanish La Liga. 👏 ¡@ToniRuediger suma 💯 victorias con el Real Madrid! pic.twitter.com/txsWxs3Sa7 — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) […]
German defender of Sierra Leonean descent, Antonio Rudiger, has admitted that Real Madrid’s Uefa Champions League encounter against Arsenal in the quarter-final will be tough. He is, however, confident that Los Blancos have what it takes to overcome the English outfit at the end of the two legs to advance to the semi-final of the […]
