Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said he believes Antonio Rüdiger’s claims that his defender was subjected to racist abuse during the game against Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, adding that a FIFA investigation is underway.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he believed Antonio Rüdiger when the player told him he was a victim of racist abuse during their 3-1 win against Mexican side Pachuca at the Club World Cup on Sunday.

Antonio Rüdiger made his comeback at the Club World Cup against Pachuca. He clashed with his opponent and subsequently made serious allegations against Gustavo Cabral. Real Madrid was leading