From Refugee to World Cup Star: Antonio Rudiger's Story

Antonio Rudiger, the Germany and Real Madrid defender, has a remarkable personal history that fuels his passion for football and advocacy. Born in Berlin to parents who fled Sierra Leone's brutal civil war, Rudiger has risen to become one of the world's top defenders. His family's harrowing escape—including his uncle hiding in a rice sack—shaped his worldview. Now, as he prepares for the World Cup, Rudiger is using his platform to campaign for a shift in global attitudes toward refugees. He stre...