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Antonio Rüdiger Stands Firm: "If I Intended to Kill Him, He Wouldn't Have Gotten Up" – Unrepentant Two Weeks After Controversial Knee Incident

July 11, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Two weeks following the high-profile incident where he delivered a knee to an opponent's face, Antonio Rüdiger maintains a resolute stance, expressing no regret whatsoever for his actions. The Real Madrid defender even made a striking statement regarding the severity of his intent, or lack thereof. “If my intention had truly been to kill him, he would not have been able to get back up,” Rüdiger declared confidently.

Antonio Rüdiger during a match between Real Madrid and Getafe.
Antonio Rüdiger during the match between Real Madrid and Getafe in La Liga, March 2, 2026.