Tag: Antonio Rüdiger

Rüdiger da empate de último minuto al Real Madrid y termina sangrando

A lo Real Madrid, el equipo merengue consiguió el empate de último minuto en Champions League en su visita al Shakhtar

A lo Real Madrid, el equipo merengue consiguió el empate de último minuto en Champions League en su visita al Shakhtar con un cabezazo de Antonio Rüdiger que terminó sangrando en el terreno de juego.

El equipo ucraniano se vio obligado a jugar de local en la ciudad de Varsovia en Polonia debido al conflicto bélico en Ucrania y a pesar de irse al frente en el marcador, no supo liquidar al cuadro merengue que alcanzó el marcador.

La victoria parecía cantada para el cuadro del Shakhtar que comenzando la segunda mitad se puso al frente en el marcador, pero el empuje, la raza y las ganas de no dar nunca un partido por perdido llevaron al Real Madrid a intentarlo e intentarlo hasta que por fin se dio el milagro en el área.

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Rüdiger de reciente llegada al Real Madrid acaba de convertirse en un jugador muy querido por la afición pro la manera de entregarse y luchar hasta el último momento con tal de igualar el marcador y no complicar su pase a la siguiente ronda de la Champions League.

La imagen fue dramática con Rüdiger festejando el gol con la cara ensangrentada lo cual hizo recordar a muchos aficionados merengues aquella emblemática frase de Santiago Bernabeu que decía: “La camiseta de Real Madrid es blanca. Se puede manchar de barro, sudor y hasta de sangre, pero jamás de vergüenza”.

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Rudiger on Qatar hosting World Cup: It showed that money plays a crucial role

“Awarding them [the World Cup] was not a decision made for the fans and the players”

Antonio Rüdiger has hit out at FIFA’s decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, saying it showed that money, not the fans or players, was the most important factor.

Qatar’s bid has been plagued by accusations of corruption and bribery, with U.S. authorities alleging several members of FIFA’s executive committee accepted bribes in exchange for voting for Qatar.

Human rights in Qatar have been a major talking point as well since the country won the right to host in 2010, with the treatment of migrant workers, women and the LGBTQ community particularly controversial.

Germany and Real Madrid defender Rüdiger criticized Qatar hosting the tournament in an interview with SPORT1, but rejected suggestions that players should be charged with the decision to boycott the World Cup.

“Awarding them [the World Cup] was not a decision made for the fans and the players,” Rüdiger said. “It showed that money plays a crucial role in the world of football.

“I see the debate about a boycott as something that the institutions have to carry out, not the players. Of course we have to look at things critically and we have done so.”

Former Germany defender Philipp Lahm has already made it clear that he would not be making the trip to Qatar in November.

“Human rights should play the biggest role in the awarding of a tournament,” Lahm said in August. “If a country is awarded the event that is one of the worst performers in this regard, you start to think about the criteria used to make the decision.”

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Antonio Rüdiger completes Real Madrid transfer after leaving Chelsea

The rich have gotten richer as one of the world’s top defenders heads to the Spanish capital

Antonio Rüdiger has completed his move to Real Madrid on a free transfer from Chelsea.

Fresh off a season in which they completed a Champions League-La Liga double, the Spanish giants have further strengthened their squad by signing one of the top defenders in the world.

Rüdiger, 29, has signed a four-year contract at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The Germany international spent five years with Chelsea, during which he won a host of honors including the Champions League, Europa League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FA Cup.

The most recent season was one of Rüdiger’s finest, as he set career highs in appearances and goals with 54 and five, respectively.

In Madrid, Rüdiger will be reunited with ex-Chelsea teammates Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois, as well as his Germany teammate Toni Kroos.

How will Chelsea replace Rüdiger?

Rüdiger’s departure will leave a major hole in Chelsea’s defense, especially with Andreas Christensen close to joining Barcelona on a free transfer and Cesar Azpilicueta potentially to follow, per reports.

Chelsea has reportedly identified Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as a top target to help fill the center-back void, and the Blues have also been linked with RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol and Brighton’s Marc Cucurella.

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