Overview

• Tony Rüdiger alleged that Gustavo Cabral directed a racist insult at him at the end of Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Pachuca on June 23.
• The gesture represented FIFA's 'protocollo X', which empowers referees to launch investigations or suspend matches over racial incidents.
• FIFA has launched an inquiry to assess the evidence and decide whether disciplinary measures are warranted.
• Gustavo Cabral has denied using a racist slur, saying his remark was a common Argentine insult calling Rüdiger a 'coward' in crude terms.
• Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso affirmed the team's support for Rüdiger and said the club is awaiting FIFA's findings.