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Real Madrid Backs Rudiger Over Racism Claim

Jun 23, 2025

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alsono has backed Antonio Rudiger, after the defender said he was racially abused in this morning's Club World Cup match against Pachuca. 

This, the Pachuca player admitted to having an argument with Rudiger, but denied using any racist terms.  

Real went on to win the match 3-1, to confirm their place in the last-16.  

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Man City are through to the knockout round of the Club World Cup after beating Emirates club Al-Ain 6-0 in their second group game.  

The result means City are level on points and goal difference with Juventus, who defeated Wydad Cassablanca earlier this morning  

City and Juve will face each other later this week to determine who tops the group.  

Tomorrow morning, PSG will face the Seattle Sounders, Atletico Madrid take on Botafogo, Porto are up against al-Ahly, and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play against Palmeiras.  

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Athletic Bilbao midfielder Mikel Jauregizar has denied having any links to Malaysia. 

The 21-year-old was responding to online rumours that he could represent Harimau Malaya.  

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Oklahoma City Thunder have been crowned the NBA champions, after beating Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the finals.  

Meanwhile, OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2002 to win the scoring title, as well as the regular season and Finals MVP in the same season.