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Real Madrid: Valverde hospitalized after violent altercation with Tchouaméni
via SeneNews1 min read
A severe altercation between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Fede Valverde has reportedly plunged the Real Madrid locker room into turmoil. Following an initial tense exchange, the situation escalated dramatically hours later at the club's facilities. According to MARCA, a "very serious" incident occurred where words quickly turned into physical blows. The confrontation was so violent that several teammates had to intervene to separate the two players. Fede Valverde was subsequently rushed to the hospital. Club sources indicate this second conflict was "much worse" than a previous one, leading to an unprecedented crisis for Real Madrid. The club's management immediately called a crisis meeting, and no players were permitted to leave the sports city after the incident, as the team grapples with internal strife that threatens its season.
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