Real Madrid fines Tchouameni and Valverde €500k each

Aurelien Tchouameni, Real Madrid midfielder, spoke publicly about his altercation with Fede Valverde at Valdebebas training ground. The incident led Real Madrid to fine each player €500,000 for indiscipline. Both players are midfielders for Real Madrid. Fede Valverde, the Uruguayan midfielder, was taken to hospital after the clash. He required stitches to his head. The medical visit followed the alleged fight with Tchouameni. The combined penalty amounted to €1 million. The sanctions were applied uniformly to both midfielders. In his comments, Tchouameni denied that he punched Valverde. He stated that no punch was thrown. Tchouameni's remarks focus on his version of events. Valverde later gave a statement regarding the episode. No further details of his remarks were provided. The incident remains a notable disciplinary issue for Real Madrid.