Tchouaméni Addresses Valverde Clash Ahead of World Cup Prep

Aurélien Tchouaméni answered questions about his clash with Federico Valverde at Real Madrid’s training ground during a press conference on Sunday. The interview took place while Tchouaméni was preparing with the France national team for the 2026 World Cup. He did not avoid the topic when asked about the incident. He emphasized that the matter had been addressed. Tchouaméni said he wanted to put the episode into perspective. He indicated that the situation would not affect his focus on club or country. The altercation occurred during a Real Madrid training session earlier in the week. Both players returned to training after the episode. France’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup continues as scheduled. Tchouaméni will join the squad for upcoming friendlies. Real Madrid will retain Valverde and Tchouaméni for the upcoming La Liga campaign. The club has not released further comment on the incident.