France midfielder Paul Pogba has sent a heartfelt message to Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger after the latter won the Intercontinental Cup with his team, according to Sportskeeda. Rudiger's Real Madrid defeated Mexican side Pachuca 3-0 in the final, with Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Jr scoring the goals.
After the victory, Rudiger took to Instagram to celebrate his team's achievement, posting pictures of himself holding the Intercontinental Cup trophy and his FIFA Best XI award. The 31-year-old German defender captioned the post: "Great days in Qatar! Champions Of The World & FIFA Best XI !"
Pogba, who has been a long-time admirer of Rudiger, responded to the post with a heartfelt message. The France midfielder wrote: "Allahumma Barik my brother...may Allah bless you and protect you Ameen."
Rudiger has been an instrumental player for Real Madrid since joining the club from Chelsea in 2022. He has won eight major trophies with the club, including the LaLiga, UEFA Champions League, and Copa Del Rey. The German defender has made 25 appearances across competitions for Carlo Ancelotti's side this season, contributing two goals.
Pogba's message to Rudiger is a testament to the strong bond between the two players. The France midfielder has often spoken about his admiration for Rudiger, who has been one of the top defenders in the world over the past few years.
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