Antonio Rudiger’s post that was meant to be inspirational misunderstood

• He is a German professional footballer
• Rudiger and the German Football Association have taken legal action for being linked with a terrorism group
• This happened after he posted a photo on social media in a white robe on a prayer mat with his index finger pointing towards the sky

Antonio Rudiger has sought a legal action together with the German Football Association after he was linked to a terrorism organization after he posted a photo on social media in a white robe on a prayer mat and his right hand index finger was pointing towards the sky.

A former editor criticized the finger pointing at the sky allegedly saying that it was a sign linked with terrorism. He has filed a criminal complaint with the Berlin public prosecutor’s office, and the DFB has also reported the case to the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime.

The right-hand Madrid player posted the photo at the start of Ramadan (the holy month ), one of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar. The player feels slandered.

In his post, the former journalist Julian Reichelt wrote that the gesture has been completely co-opted by terrorists and has become the greeting of ISIS and Islamist murderers all over the world.

He added that anyone who poses that way in public is consciously showing the greeting of fanatics and not an innocent, spiritual gesture. The player has not said anything about the matter probably because he wants the law to take its course.

Rudiger Biography

Antonio Rudiger is a German professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Real Madrid and the German national team. As a defender, he is known for his dominance in the air.

Antonio Rudiger. Photo/Planet Football

His career began with VfB Stuttgart in Germany before moving to AS Roma in Italy. He then joined Chelsea in England, where he achieved significant success before signing with Real Madrid in 2022.

Making a debut for Germany in 2014, he has been a regular in the national team and has participated in major tournaments like the 2022 FIFA World Cup though Germany was knocked out in the group stage of the competition.

Rudiger personal life

Antonio Rudiger was born in Berlin, Germany to a German father and a mother who hails from Sierra Leone. He has four sisters and a brother by the name of Sahr Senesie who is also a footballer.

The defender is a practicing Muslim who strongly holds on to his faith. He is also a vocal advocate Against racism in football, having experienced it throughout his life and also writes an article on The Players’ Tribune about the issue.

The defender is a family man who is married and the couple has two children together, a son and a daughter.

Rudiger career

The player is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Madrid and the German national team. As a defender, he is known for his dominance in the air.

Antonio Rudiger. Photo/Eurosport

His career began with VfB Stuttgart in Germany before moving to AS Roma in Italy. He then joined Chelsea in England, where he achieved significant success before signing with Real Madrid in 2022.

Making a debut for Germany in 2014, he has been a regular in the national team and has participated in major tournaments like the 2022 FIFA World Cup though Germany was knocked out in the group stage of the competition.

Rudiger’s post causes stir online

Antonio Rudiger has sought a legal action together with the German Football Association after he was linked to a terrorism organization. He posted a photo on social media in a white robe on a prayer mat and his right hand index finger was pointing towards the sky.

A former editor criticized the finger pointing at the sky allegedly saying that it was a sign linked with terrorism.  He has filed a criminal complaint with the Berlin public prosecutor’s office, and the DFB has also reported the case to the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime.

The real Madrid player posted the photo at the start of Ramadan (the holy month ), one of the most important periods in the Islamic calendar. The player feels slandered.

In his post, the former journalist Julian Reichelt wrote that the gesture has been completely co-opted by terrorists and has become the greeting of ISIS and Islamist murderers all over the world.