Antonio Rudiger slammed by German FA over Copa del Rey final outburst


Officials from the German Football Association (DFB) have warned Antonio Ruderary that his behavior in the last defeat of Real Madrid in Copa del Rey against Barcelona was “not acceptable”.

In the middle of the background of a new attack on the Madrid Match official before the game, Rudiger was after an exhibition of apoplectic anger in the direction of referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the interruption of the extension.

Unaffected by a decision on the field, Rudiger jumped from the bank and seemed to throw an object on the official – potentially ice pack that had been strapped on the knees – and had to be physically observed after a red card.

La Liga Rules State Rudiger could be exposed to a ban on up to 12 games, and the DFB also reminded Madrid’s central defender of his responsibility as a representative of the German national team.

“Toni is a first-class player but as a national player, he also has to demonstrate the class in his behavior,” said sports director Rudi full SID. “He rightly demands respect for himself and must show this without exception.

Antonio Rudige

Rudiger had to be observed on the edge / Anadolu / Gettyimages

“[Rudiger is] An outstanding footballer and a very emotional guy, a fighter on the field, but in this case he and some of his teammates have involved too much into the extremely heated atmosphere before the game, which is often inexplicably in the club as part of the club.

“This is not acceptable. Especially not as a German international.

“Toni contacted Julian [Nagelsmann, manager] And I yesterday, and we spoke in detail about the situation. With him directly, but also internally with [president] Bernd Neuendorf and [managing director] Andreas Rettig. ”

Rudiger, Germany’s vice captain, has already apologized on social media and is not expected to face the DFB’s further punishment. However, the Spanish authorities continue to create their answer.

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