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AURELIEN TCHOUAMENI FEDE VALVERDE REAL MADRID

Revealed: The heavy sanctions Valverde and Tchouameni face at Madrid

Real Madrid have opened an extraordinary disciplinary investigation into Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni following a violent training ground altercation that resulted in the Uruguayan being hospitalised with a head injury. Both players now face severe internal sanctions, including a total suspension from employment and a significant deduction of salary.

What the hell is going on at Real Madrid?!

Tensions have finally boiled over at Real Madrid, resulting in team-mates literally coming to blows. There has been a sense all season that things have been a little bit fraught behind the scenes. This is more or less how it goes for Los Blancos, especially in those rare seasons where they fail to bank silverware. Rumours emerge of discontent, the local press goes mad - but rarely do the rumours turn into anything tangible.

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Valverde claims Tchouameni altercation 'blown out of proportion'

Federico Valverde has denied reports of a physical altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid’s training base. The Uruguayan midfielder insists tensions rose during training but no punches were thrown. He also clarified that a head injury requiring hospital treatment came from an accidental impact.

Real Madrid issue statement after Valverde & Tchouameni fight

Real Madrid have been rocked by a physical altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni just days before their pivotal Clasico clash with Barcelona. The club is taking formal action following a reported dressing-room fight that left Valverde needing hospital treatment, with the full extent of his worrying injury now confirmed.

Real Madrid call emergency meeting after fight leaves Valverde hospitalised

Real Madrid have been plunged into a state of internal warfare after Federico Valverde was reportedly hospitalised following a "very serious" confrontation with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni. The incident has forced head coach Alvaro Arbeloa to call an emergency meeting to address a dressing room that is spiralling out of control.

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‘Nearly came to blows’ - Valverde & Tchouameni in ‘brutal row’

Real Madrid's season has taken another disastrous turn after Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were reportedly involved in a violent altercation during training. The two midfielders had to be separated as tensions boiled over, highlighting the growing fractures within a divided dressing room right before a crucial Clasico clash where Barcelona can win the league.

Real Madrid icon Kroos responds to retirement U-turn suggestions

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has firmly dismissed suggestions of a sensational return to professional football two years after his retirement. During an appearance at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards, the 36-year-old insisted that he has no intention of reversing his decision despite ongoing speculation regarding the current atmosphere in Madrid.

The spectre of a trophy-less season looms large… A disappointing draw for Real Madrid against ‘Little Catalonia’

Al-Maliki eases the pressure on Barcelona

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The captain’s absence is proving fatal for Real Madrid… whilst his assists are overwhelming the opposition

The Merengue defence clearly struggled against Mallorca

Valverde’s wife mocks the referee’s fateful decision in the Barcelona match

The introduction of video technology was a turning point

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Vinícius and Valverde miss Real Madrid training ahead of the clash with Mallorca

One of them will miss the next match

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Manager's son injured! Valverde feared he would be sacked by Real

Federico Valverde has become an integral part of the Royal Club – yet he once even feared he would be shown the door.

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Nicknamed ‘The Sparrow’ and with a voice like Mickey Mouse… Valverde: I expected to be sacked by Real Madrid because of Luca Zidane

The Uruguayan star is feeling a bit out of his depth at the start of his career with Real Madrid

No one at Bayern takes the rumours about a superstar seriously

In an interview, the Bayern boss quickly dismisses the speculation surrounding an outstanding winger.

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Tuchel hails 'mini-Valverde' Garner after England debut

Everton midfielder James Garner has surged into World Cup contention after a stellar England debut earned high praise from Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions boss compared the player to Real Madrid star Federico Valverde following a composed display at Wembley.

Kroos raves about Real star: "It's incredible how well he's playing at the moment"

Ahead of the Champions League clash with FC Bayern Munich, former professional Toni Kroos is particularly full of praise for one of Real Madrid’s star players.

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