Overview

• During the Spanish Cup final, Rüdiger verbally abused the referee and threw an ice pack, leading to a red card and widespread condemnation.
• The defender issued a public apology, acknowledging his behavior as unacceptable and expressing regret.
• Pundits Joachim Llambi and Dietmar Hamann, along with former referee Thorsten Kinhöfer, have called for Rüdiger’s suspension from the German national team.
• Media reports suggest Rüdiger could face a ban ranging from four to twelve matches, or even several months if classified as an attack on the referee.
• The DFB has yet to announce any formal sanctions, but the incident raises questions about Rüdiger's future role in upcoming Nations League matches under coach Julian Nagelsmann.