Tchouaméni addresses Valverde altercation, denies physical confrontation

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Tchouaméni addresses Valverde altercation, denies physical confrontation
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Aurélien Tchouaméni responded to recent reports about an altercation with Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde. The incident led to Valverde being hospitalized with a head injury and sidelined for two weeks. Tchouaméni clarified that while an incident occurred, he did not strike Valverde and believes media coverage exaggerated the situation. Both players focus on their shared goal of winning titles for Real Madrid. Tchouaméni did not disclose further details about the incident during his media briefing.

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  • Tchouaméni clarifies details of his altercation with Valverde.
  • Valverde hospitalized for two weeks due to head injury.
  • Tchouaméni emphasizes no physical strike occurred.
  • Media reports described a punch and fall during training.
  • Both players aim to contribute to Real Madrid's success.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo SportsAurelien Tchouameni opens up on Fede Valverde altercation, denies punch
  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports‘Fight? Punch?’ – Aurélien Tchouaméni provides his take on Federico Valverde altercation
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For the first time, Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has opened up on his altercation with Fede Valverde at the Valdebebas training ground. The Uruguayan midfielder was taken to hospital aft...

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Aurélien Tchouaméni has this weekend moved to clarify the details of his falling out with Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde.This comes amid the assurance that the Frenchman never struck his mid...

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