Aurelien Tchouameni discusses his incident with Federico Valverde
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni addressed an altercation with teammate Federico Valverde, emphasizing that they never physically fought. Tchouameni clarified that the incident, which occurred in May and resulted in Valverde needing medical attention, was exaggerated by the media. He stated that the incident has since brought them closer and confirmed that their relationship remains strong both on and off the field. Club president Florentino Pérez also commented on the situation, noting that disagreements among teammates are not uncommon. Tchouameni expressed that they have moved on from the controversy.
- •Tchouameni and Valverde's incident occurred in May.
- •Valverde was hospitalized but Tchouameni denies a physical altercation.
- •Pérez downplayed the incident, citing common teammate disagreements.
- •Both players reportedly maintain a strong relationship following the controversy.
- •Tchouameni compares tensions to those seen in other sports.
- 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — Tchouameni reveals the inside truth on his clash with Valverde: ‘Blown out of proportion’
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Aurelien Tchouameni finally reveals what really happened with Valverde at Real Madrid: ‘Never came to blows with him’
"The end of the 2025-26 season was very turbulent for Real Madrid, right from the rift between the manager and the dressing room to an apparent divide in the dressing room itself which was causing misu...
"Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revisited his altercation with Federico Valverde, insisting the pair never came to blows and revealing that the incident ultimately brought them closer t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 9:29 AMTchouameni reveals the inside truth on his clash with Valverde: ‘Blown out of proportion’
The end of the 2025-26 season was very turbulent for Real Madrid, right from the rift between the manager and the dressing room to an apparent divide in the dressing room itself which was causing misu...
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 8:20 AMAurelien Tchouameni finally reveals what really happened with Valverde at Real Madrid: ‘Never came to blows with him’
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revisited his altercation with Federico Valverde, insisting the pair never came to blows and revealing that the incident ultimately brought them closer t...
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