Feed MRSS-S federico_santiago_valverde_dipetta_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:20:27 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/how-real-madrid-dominates-the-champions-league-awards-f202606-n/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:20:27 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/how-real-madrid-dominates-the-champions-league-awards-f202606-n/ Agustín Martín,Calum Roche Despite finishing the season without a trophy, several Real Madrid stars earned individual recognition after standout performances in Europe. Despite finishing the season without a trophy, several Real Madrid stars earned individual recognition after standout performances in Europe. Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Champions League UEFA Arda Güler Kylian Mbappé Federico Valverde JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DiarioAS) How Real Madrid also ‘won’ the Champions League Despite finishing the season without a trophy, several Real Madrid stars earned individual recognition after standout performances in Europe. Despite finishing the season without a trophy, several Real Madrid stars earned individual recognition after standout performances in Europe. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XBESYOMZVVOBFAUIKCZTLJFYPE.jpg?auth=12a9cc65b9d69d9e81aecbebab6c605dfb7c27c9f47b2577dc81dcb6a275342b" width="3090" height="2347" alt="Despite finishing the season without a trophy, several Real Madrid stars earned individual recognition after standout performances in Europe."></img><p><b>Arda Güler’s outstanding 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign has earned him one of the competition’s top individual honors.</b> UEFA’s Technical Observers Group has named the 21-year-old Real Madrid midfielder the Breakthrough Player of the Season.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-real-madrid-dominates-the-champions-league-awards-f202606-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/tchouameni-finally-speaks-about-valverde-bust-up-f202605-n/ Sun, 31 May 2026 15:10:06 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/tchouameni-finally-speaks-about-valverde-bust-up-f202605-n/ Andrés Onrubia,Joe Brennan The Real Madrid midfielder, at France’s camp, confirmed something happened with the Uruguayan, but denied he punched him. The Real Madrid midfielder, at France’s camp, confirmed something happened with the Uruguayan, but denied he punched him. Aurélien Tchouameni Federico Valverde Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Tchouaméni finally speaks about Valverde bust-up The Real Madrid midfielder, at France’s camp, confirmed something happened with the Uruguayan, but denied he punched him. The Real Madrid midfielder, at France’s camp, confirmed something happened with the Uruguayan, but denied he punched him. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/26B5PI6P4ZFTVKC672XXKWS4GU.jpg?auth=5d2bb560b4554b2048ccfc55cf1a9e714373c92f2e64ff228c711d57989731dc" width="1536" height="768" alt="The Real Madrid midfielder, at France’s camp, confirmed something happened with the Uruguayan, but denied he punched him."></img><p>Real Madrid midfielder <b>Aurélien Tchouaméni</b> spoke to the media at France’s training camp ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The French international congratulated his teammates and PSG on their Champions League triumph on Saturday and <b>publicly addressed, for the first time, his altercation with Fede Valverde</b>, denying reports that he punched his teammate and criticising the media coverage of the incident.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/tchouameni-finally-speaks-about-valverde-bust-up-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-breaks-silence-over-tchouameni-altercation-i-had-the-affection-of-all-the-real-madrid-fans-f202605-n/ Wed, 27 May 2026 08:55:05 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-breaks-silence-over-tchouameni-altercation-i-had-the-affection-of-all-the-real-madrid-fans-f202605-n/ AS USA The Uruguayan midfielder addressed the controversy for the first time as he joined up with his national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Uruguayan midfielder addressed the controversy for the first time as he joined up with his national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni LaLiga EA Sports Valverde habla por primera vez de lo ocurrido con Tchouameni Valverde habla por primera vez de lo ocurrido con Tchouameni Valverde habla por primera vez de lo ocurrido con Tchouameni <p><b>Fede Valverde spoke publicly for the first time</b> about his <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/">incident with Aurélien Tchouaméni</a>, which led to <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/bernabeu-judgment-day-for-real-madrids-valverde-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/bernabeu-judgment-day-for-real-madrids-valverde-f202605-n/">disciplinary action from Real Madrid</a>. The midfielder addressed the situation upon arriving in Uruguay to join the national team camp ahead of the <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world_cup/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world_cup/">2026 World Cup</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-breaks-silence-over-tchouameni-altercation-i-had-the-affection-of-all-the-real-madrid-fans-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/bernabeu-judgment-day-for-real-madrids-valverde-f202605-n/ Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:21 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/bernabeu-judgment-day-for-real-madrids-valverde-f202605-n/ Manu de Juan Federico Valverde is in line to return to action for Real Madrid today, in his first Bernabéu appearance since his fight with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. Federico Valverde is in line to return to action for Real Madrid today, in his first Bernabéu appearance since his fight with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Real Madrid Athletic LaLiga EA Sports Fútbol Deportes Xabi Alonso Estadio Santiago Bernabéu THOMAS COEX (AFP) Bernabéu judgment day for Real Madrid’s Valverde Federico Valverde is in line to return to action for Real Madrid today, in his first Bernabéu appearance since his fight with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. Federico Valverde is in line to return to action for Real Madrid today, in his first Bernabéu appearance since his fight with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/F274VA27ORNGDAK7TJFMVFRSGY.jpg?auth=a4f0da8b9fc2a375926a43c90c70e58a2e77a41a0911d17c6e77156e12d8060e" width="2912" height="1952" alt="Federico Valverde is in line to return to action for Real Madrid today, in his first Bernabéu appearance since his fight with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni."></img><p>Federico Valverde has come through what was likely the most difficult stretch of his Real Madrid career. The two days of tension with Aurélien Tchouaméni <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/">escalated into a locker-room altercation</a> in which the Uruguayan came off worse - he was struck and suffered a head wound that required hospital treatment and time at home to recover from a concussion. But the midfielder is back training at full speed and is <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-starting-lineup-against-athletic-club-in-laliga-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-starting-lineup-against-athletic-club-in-laliga-f202605-n/"><b>expected to be available</b></a><b> against Athletic Club</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/bernabeu-judgment-day-for-real-madrids-valverde-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-locker-room-crisis-every-breaking-point-under-arbeloa-f202605-n/ Sat, 16 May 2026 06:32:07 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-locker-room-crisis-every-breaking-point-under-arbeloa-f202605-n/ Sergio López,Roddy Cons A war of words with Kylian Mbappé is the latest in a series of issues Arbeloa has had to contend with at the Bernabéu. A war of words with Kylian Mbappé is the latest in a series of issues Arbeloa has had to contend with at the Bernabéu. Real Madrid Álvaro Arbeloa Kylian Mbappé Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Dani Carvajal Dani Ceballos Rajada de Mbappé en inglés Rajada de Mbappé en inglés Rajada de Mbappé en inglés <p><b>At Real Madrid, calm days no longer exist. </b>No matter how hard the club tries to project normalcy, nobody inside Valdebebas truly believes things are normal anymore. <b>The temperature inside the locker room has reached levels not seen in years</b>. Back in January, it briefly looked like tensions were cooling down, but that turned out to be an illusion.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-locker-room-crisis-every-breaking-point-under-arbeloa-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/QXSHG4XW5BJUJFNMPJJGL4DREA.jpg?auth=b2036b355b19cef64e6519d7f3151d8d6695ef0509ee4bf27868c1ab6075a601" width="3481" height="2148" alt="Ceballos, training in Valdebebas."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YD7ZJICUIFET7OEHOJY4YZ5UXA.jpg?auth=4eb65a83255bf4f0d72a28c01df89319605563fecc58dbde70eab703aa986fe9" width="3270" height="2180" alt="Valverde and Tchouameni at the Club World Cup."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-returns-to-real-madrid-training-will-he-be-fit-for-sevilla-this-weekend-f202605-n/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:52:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-returns-to-real-madrid-training-will-he-be-fit-for-sevilla-this-weekend-f202605-n/ Mario de la Riva,Roddy Cons Valverde was back in training on Friday for the first time since his altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. Valverde was back in training on Friday for the first time since his altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. Real Madrid Federico Valverde LaLiga EA Sports Sevilla Fútbol Club realmadrid.com Fede Valverde returns to Real Madrid training: Will he play against Sevilla this weekend? Valverde was back in training on Friday for the first time since his altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. Valverde was back in training on Friday for the first time since his altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CQM4M5MXEJC7RHTUHWAGT5QJTE.jpg?auth=dbd07e567ceed1827c6f40501357bb2a946c8a8fc62c6ad66266539c4ccb53a2" width="1200" height="675" alt="Valverde was back in training on Friday for the first time since his altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. "></img><p><b>Fede Valverde took a step toward returning to full fitness </b>on Friday, <b>reappearing at Real Madrid’s training complex</b> in Valdebebas eight days after his <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/">altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni.</a></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-returns-to-real-madrid-training-will-he-be-fit-for-sevilla-this-weekend-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/kylian-mbappes-investments-in-madrid-and-paris-mansions-luxurious-car-collection-f202605-n/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:12:11 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/kylian-mbappes-investments-in-madrid-and-paris-mansions-luxurious-car-collection-f202605-n/ William Allen As one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Real Madrid and France star Mbappé has money to throw around. As one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Real Madrid and France star Mbappé has money to throw around. Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Fútbol LaLiga EA Sports Champions League Aurélien Tchouameni Federico Valverde Instagram Redes sociales Dinero Madrid París Economía La afición del Real Madrid dividida con Mbappé La afición del Real Madrid dividida con Mbappé La afición del Real Madrid dividida con Mbappé <p>Kylian Mbappé is, it will floor you to hear, wealthy. The France striker, who joined Real Madrid on a five-year contract in 2024, <b>banks an </b><a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/kylian-mbappe/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.forbes.com/profile/kylian-mbappe/"><b>estimated</b></a><b> $95m annually</b>, from earnings both on and off the field. In 2025, Forbes named the player the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2025/10/16/the-worlds-highest-paid-soccer-players-2025/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2025/10/16/the-worlds-highest-paid-soccer-players-2025/">fourth-highest-paid</a> soccer star in the world, and the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/athletes/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.forbes.com/lists/athletes/">16th-highest-paid</a> athlete.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/kylian-mbappes-investments-in-madrid-and-paris-mansions-luxurious-car-collection-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/psg-opens-door-to-real-madrids-troubled-hero-valverde-f202605-n/ Thu, 14 May 2026 08:02:47 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/psg-opens-door-to-real-madrids-troubled-hero-valverde-f202605-n/ Fernando S. Tavero,Calum Roche The French giants have quietly made contact after the midfielder’s clash with Tchouaméni, sensing uncertainty around his future. The French giants have quietly made contact after the midfielder’s clash with Tchouaméni, sensing uncertainty around his future. Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Federico Valverde PSG SERGIO PEREZ (EFE) PSG opens door to Real Madrid’s troubled hero Valverde The French giants have quietly made contact after the midfielder’s clash with Tchouaméni, sensing uncertainty around his future. The French giants have quietly made contact after the midfielder’s clash with Tchouaméni, sensing uncertainty around his future. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/QD3VNCN3DRP7HHBRMVXF6WXWDM.jpg?auth=18d2456ebb0b57b15e219c7a56ae437f3feef3d897555b6b4837cf1ebdcbfa67" width="1536" height="1024" alt="The French giants have quietly made contact after the midfielder’s clash with Tchouaméni, sensing uncertainty around his future. "></img><p><b>Paris Saint-Germain has come knocking for Federico Valverde. </b>For now, the approach has been informal – a request for context after the <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-toughest-hours-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-toughest-hours-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/">altercation with Aurélien Tchouaméni</a>. As first reported by El Chiringuito and confirmed by <a href="https://en.as.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/"><i>AS</i></a>, the contact took place over the weekend. A call to understand what happened and gauge the current situation.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/psg-opens-door-to-real-madrids-troubled-hero-valverde-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-already-has-a-not-so-secret-premier-league-admirer-f202605-n/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:48:29 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-already-has-a-not-so-secret-premier-league-admirer-f202605-n/ Joe Brennan Real Madrid’s Uruguayan midfielder already has eyes on him from one Premier League team. Real Madrid’s Uruguayan midfielder already has eyes on him from one Premier League team. Federico Valverde Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Manchester United Premier League THOMAS COEX (AFP) Fede Valverde already has a not-so-secret Premier League admirer Real Madrid’s Uruguayan midfielder already has eyes on him from one Premier League team. Real Madrid’s Uruguayan midfielder already has eyes on him from one Premier League team. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/F274VA27ORNGDAK7TJFMVFRSGY.jpg?auth=a4f0da8b9fc2a375926a43c90c70e58a2e77a41a0911d17c6e77156e12d8060e" width="2912" height="1952" alt="Real Madrid’s Uruguayan midfielder already has eyes on him from one Premier League team."></img><p>There is a world in which<b> Fede Valverde</b> woke up this morning to a box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses on his doorstep, with a card that reads: <i><b>From your not-so-secret admirer, MC x</b></i>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-already-has-a-not-so-secret-premier-league-admirer-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-toughest-hours-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/ Sat, 09 May 2026 18:10:22 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-toughest-hours-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/ Fernando S. Tavero,Joe Brennan A row, recrimination over a leak, a fight, behind-the-scenes frustration, the apology to Tchouameni… culminating in the club’s sanction. A row, recrimination over a leak, a fight, behind-the-scenes frustration, the apology to Tchouameni… culminating in the club’s sanction. Federico Valverde Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS ) Valverde’s toughest hours at Real Madrid A row, recrimination over a leak, a fight, behind-the-scenes frustration, the apology to Tchouameni… culminating in the club’s sanction. A row, recrimination over a leak, a fight, behind-the-scenes frustration, the apology to Tchouameni… culminating in the club’s sanction. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YD7ZJICUIFET7OEHOJY4YZ5UXA.jpg?auth=4eb65a83255bf4f0d72a28c01df89319605563fecc58dbde70eab703aa986fe9" width="3270" height="2180" alt="A row, recrimination over a leak, a fight, behind-the-scenes frustration, the apology to Tchouameni… culminating in the club’s sanction."></img><p>Between the <b>tension, the altercation, the apology and the sanction</b>, two days have passed. A short period of time, yet so much has happened. During it all, Valverde has endured, and continues to endure, the <b>most difficult moments of his professional career</b>. Thursday’s fight was the explosion, but Wednesday’s argument was the spark. The trigger for everything. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-toughest-hours-at-real-madrid-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/the-big-dilemma-for-el-clasico-what-starting-xi-will-arbeloa-field-against-barca-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 21:04:13 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/the-big-dilemma-for-el-clasico-what-starting-xi-will-arbeloa-field-against-barca-f202605-n/ Manu de Juan,Joe Brennan The manager has a difficult task ahead: Ceballos is sidelined, Mbappé is carrying a knock, five other players are injured, and Valverde is resting at home. The manager has a difficult task ahead: Ceballos is sidelined, Mbappé is carrying a knock, five other players are injured, and Valverde is resting at home. Álvaro Arbeloa LaLiga EA Sports Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé Federico Valverde Dani Ceballos Aurélien Tchouameni JAVIER GANDUL (DIARIO AS) The big dilemma for El Clásico: what starting XI will Arbeloa field against Barça? The manager has a difficult task ahead: Ceballos is sidelined, Mbappé is carrying a knock, five other players are injured, and Valverde is resting at home. The manager has a difficult task ahead: Ceballos is sidelined, Mbappé is carrying a knock, five other players are injured, and Valverde is resting at home. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/NPEOPGQOM5H45GABL3Z3EQETHQ.JPG?auth=b7fc56aa1f9e622979459869403f3e94a803096f47ad9aa48089b588c8ecc60f" width="3654" height="2055" alt="The manager has a difficult task ahead: Ceballos is sidelined, Mbappé is carrying a knock, five other players are injured, and Valverde is resting at home."></img><p>And on top of all <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-reveal-how-much-they-have-fined-both-tchouameni-and-valverde-in-latest-statement-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-reveal-how-much-they-have-fined-both-tchouameni-and-valverde-in-latest-statement-f202605-n/">this</a>, <b>Real Madrid face Barcelona in </b><i><b>El Clásico</b></i><b> this Sunday (3pm ET) at Camp Nou</b>. A match with little real importance, but one that still carries major symbolic weight: <b>if Madrid fail to win, Barcelona will be crowned league champions</b> and celebrate in front of their eternal rivals. That alone is enough motivation for Madrid to approach the game with full seriousness, even if many players already have one eye on the World Cup. But after what happened between Tchouaméni and Valverde, Arbeloa now finds himself in a <b>difficult position when it comes to putting together a reliable starting</b> <b>XI</b> for <i>El Clásico</i>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/the-big-dilemma-for-el-clasico-what-starting-xi-will-arbeloa-field-against-barca-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/first-images-of-valverde-emerge-after-tchouameni-altercation-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 19:29:34 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/first-images-of-valverde-emerge-after-tchouameni-altercation-f202605-n/ Tomás Rojas,Joe Brennan After Thursday’s Valdebebas antics, the Uruguayan reappeared publicly through a post by Mina Bonino, his wife. After Thursday’s Valdebebas antics, the Uruguayan reappeared publicly through a post by Mina Bonino, his wife. Aurélien Tchouameni Federico Valverde Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS) First images of Valverde emerge after Tchouameni altercation After Thursday’s Valdebebas antics, the Uruguayan reappeared publicly through a post by Mina Bonino, his wife. After Thursday’s Valdebebas antics, the Uruguayan reappeared publicly through a post by Mina Bonino, his wife. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DG3JZR5GTVJX7IG7EV2ZMJGLLU.jpg?auth=b4666a0771715071c17af3b1df2fce82c63ea2e2309c21a0b1c1b077e8954a7c" width="1432" height="1057" alt="After Thursday’s Valdebebas antics, the Uruguayan reappeared publicly through a post by Mina Bonino, his wife."></img><p><b>An image of Federico Valverde following the altercation with Aurélien Tchouaméni</b> has already emerged; in an incident that has sparked criticism around the club and, especially, towards the Uruguayan midfielder, he was <b>hit after a heated argument</b> and later required medical attention and hospital treatment.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/first-images-of-valverde-emerge-after-tchouameni-altercation-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BXPKI4TJABF4BERQ3ZAOJ55BXM.jpeg?auth=58a042a0ed1dc4390a3bc84a3c6561db64b747c74b2cb079269540d90b9d78f1" width="478" height="409" alt="Fede Valverde with his child in an image posted online by his wife (1)."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/mourinho-told-from-within-real-madrid-about-the-tchouamenivalverde-incident-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 19:06:36 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/mourinho-told-from-within-real-madrid-about-the-tchouamenivalverde-incident-f202605-n/ Javier Sillés,Joe Brennan The Portuguese coach learned from people at Real Madrid what happened between the two players, suggesting that his arrival could be a reality. The Portuguese coach learned from people at Real Madrid what happened between the two players, suggesting that his arrival could be a reality. Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni José Mourinho Mourinho linked with Madrid x AS USA Mourinho linked with Madrid x AS USA Mourinho linked with Madrid x AS USA <p>625 kilometres from Madrid, still in Lisbon, <b>Mourinho was already aware of the serious incident between Valverde and Tchouaméni</b> inside the Valdebebas training complex. The current Benfica coach received information from within the club about an episode that began on Wednesday and <b>ended in the worst possible way</b> on Thursday: the Uruguayan midfielder hospitalised with a head injury, <b>disciplinary proceedings opened</b> against both players, and Real Madrid making headlines around the world.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mourinho-told-from-within-real-madrid-about-the-tchouamenivalverde-incident-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/tchouameni-gives-his-side-of-unacceptable-story-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:47:03 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/tchouameni-gives-his-side-of-unacceptable-story-f202605-n/ Manu de Juan,Joe Brennan The Frenchman issued a statement on his social media. The Frenchman issued a statement on his social media. Aurélien Tchouameni Federico Valverde LaLiga EA Sports Real Madrid JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS) Tchouameni gives his side of “unacceptable” story The Frenchman issued a statement on his social media. The Frenchman issued a statement on his social media. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ZPRXIRLY7ZDE7GYZXSUW3MNNF4.JPG?auth=ee9a4518b9fdb3b6762bfaea40a88fc1017d1501cd79e8ac46bd1b5ec74cb7f0" width="5136" height="2889" alt="The Frenchman issued a statement on his social media."></img><p>Following <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-full-statement-after-tchouameni-incident-clearly-someone-here-is-spreading-rumours-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-full-statement-after-tchouameni-incident-clearly-someone-here-is-spreading-rumours-f202605-n/"><b>Valverde’s statement</b></a><b> yesterday regarding his altercation with Tchouameni</b>, it was the Frenchman’s turn to speak. He did so this Friday with a statement on his social media:</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/tchouameni-gives-his-side-of-unacceptable-story-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-reveal-how-much-they-have-fined-both-tchouameni-and-valverde-in-latest-statement-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 15:26:47 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-reveal-how-much-they-have-fined-both-tchouameni-and-valverde-in-latest-statement-f202605-n/ Joe Brennan The Spanish club revealed that they have fined both Valverde and Tchouaméni after recent incidents. The Spanish club revealed that they have fined both Valverde and Tchouaméni after recent incidents. Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Violeta Santos Moura (REUTERS) Real Madrid reveal how much they have fined both Tchouaméni and Valverde in latest statement The Spanish club revealed that they have fined both Valverde and Tchouaméni after recent incidents. The Spanish club revealed that they have fined both Valverde and Tchouaméni after recent incidents. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/VARTGW3C6VJUHPPKLDWRR74BGY.jpg?auth=19823e23b858888f92ab6f1d1f697df5f3b0541990c4e7e98b6e57dde07c7d56" width="3754" height="2544" alt="The Spanish club revealed that they have fined both Valverde and Tchouaméni after recent incidents."></img><p><b>Real Madrid released another statement</b> in the wake of the news regarding <b>Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde</b>, who were allegedly involved in a clash at the training ground on Thursday.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-reveal-how-much-they-have-fined-both-tchouameni-and-valverde-in-latest-statement-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/will-aurelien-tchouameni-play-for-real-madrid-in-el-clasico-vs-barcelona-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 15:26:25 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/will-aurelien-tchouameni-play-for-real-madrid-in-el-clasico-vs-barcelona-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons Fede Valverde is ruled out after a training-ground incident involving Tchouaméni. Will the Frenchman line up against Barça? Fede Valverde is ruled out after a training-ground incident involving Tchouaméni. Will the Frenchman line up against Barça? Real Madrid FC Barcelona El Clásico: Real Madrid - FC Barcelona LaLiga EA Sports Aurélien Tchouameni Federico Valverde Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA <p>It is <b>no exaggeration to say Real Madrid head into Sunday’s Clásico against Barcelona in a state of crisis. </b>Not only will their recent results on the field give <b>Barça the chance to clinch the LaLiga title</b> against their bitter rivals, but <b>the Madrid locker room has descended into chaos</b> following a <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/"><b>training-ground fight</b> between <b>Fede Valverde</b> and <b>Aurélien Tchouaméni.</b></a></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/will-aurelien-tchouameni-play-for-real-madrid-in-el-clasico-vs-barcelona-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/we-want-more-leaders-fans-turn-on-real-madrid-amid-rising-tension-at-training-ground-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 13:46:20 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/we-want-more-leaders-fans-turn-on-real-madrid-amid-rising-tension-at-training-ground-f202605-n/ Manu de Juan,Adriana Fernández,María Alba,Roddy Cons Security was tightened at Valdebebas as the Valverde-Tchouaméni fight and injuries fuel a tense buildup ahead of Sunday’s El Clásico showdown. Security was tightened at Valdebebas as the Valverde-Tchouaméni fight and injuries fuel a tense buildup ahead of Sunday’s El Clásico showdown. Real Madrid Aurélien Tchouameni Federico Valverde LaLiga EA Sports Tchouaméni volió a Valdebebas después de salir a las 13:15 Tchouaméni volió a Valdebebas después de salir a las 13:15 Tchouaméni volió a Valdebebas después de salir a las 13:15 <p><b>A tense atmosphere engulfed Real Madrid’s training complex </b>in Valdebebas on Thursday after a reported <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/"><b>confrontation between Aurélien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde escalated into a physical altercation</b></a>, following an earlier argument between the two players on Wednesday.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/we-want-more-leaders-fans-turn-on-real-madrid-amid-rising-tension-at-training-ground-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IXP7YBB26JES5PRBOJDONQA4OM.png?auth=6a2dc1e193f886ae4ec33e61f0f5c10f2595ba5c9745a1789edba6f6ac360b1f" width="778" height="416" alt="Camavinga and Mbappé during Real Madrid training on Friday. "></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/B2D5NRENERHY3KC5MHU32OWEYU.jpeg?auth=5bb51c3dbec7df70e36e7b9690c28967d3f79827d9fc49f0bc4b8ba6a80da918" width="2048" height="1052" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/this-cant-happen-luis-figo-reacts-to-real-madrid-locker-room-fight-and-mourinho-rumors-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 10:26:45 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/this-cant-happen-luis-figo-reacts-to-real-madrid-locker-room-fight-and-mourinho-rumors-f202605-n/ Sergi de Juan,Roddy Cons The former Real Madrid and Barcelona star discusses the Valverde-Tchouaméni alteraction, José Mourinho and why El Clásico still means more than ever. The former Real Madrid and Barcelona star discusses the Valverde-Tchouaméni alteraction, José Mourinho and why El Clásico still means more than ever. Real Madrid FC Barcelona El Clásico: Real Madrid - FC Barcelona Luis Figo Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni José Mourinho LaLiga EA Sports Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA <p>As one of LaLiga’s ambassadors and with another high-stakes El Clásico approaching, <b>Luis Figo</b> took center stage at an event announcing the league’s new global sponsorship agreement with Duracell.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/this-cant-happen-luis-figo-reacts-to-real-madrid-locker-room-fight-and-mourinho-rumors-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/the-bernabeu-is-going-to-make-us-pay-real-madrid-players-fear-fan-backlash-after-dressing-room-chaos-f202605-n/ Fri, 08 May 2026 05:31:21 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/the-bernabeu-is-going-to-make-us-pay-real-madrid-players-fear-fan-backlash-after-dressing-room-chaos-f202605-n/ Manu de Juan,Roddy Cons Multiple incidents, culminating in the Valverde-Tchouaméni fight, have left Madrid’s squad fearing a hostile reaction during the club’s final home games. Multiple incidents, culminating in the Valverde-Tchouaméni fight, have left Madrid’s squad fearing a hostile reaction during the club’s final home games. Real Madrid Estadio Santiago Bernabéu Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA <p><b>Real Madrid’s locker room is broken.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/the-bernabeu-is-going-to-make-us-pay-real-madrid-players-fear-fan-backlash-after-dressing-room-chaos-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-full-statement-after-tchouameni-incident-clearly-someone-here-is-spreading-rumours-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 20:44:50 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-full-statement-after-tchouameni-incident-clearly-someone-here-is-spreading-rumours-f202605-n/ Joe Brennan The Uruguayan midfielder tried to calm the stormy waters with a lengthy statement on what happened. The Uruguayan midfielder tried to calm the stormy waters with a lengthy statement on what happened. Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Real Madrid THOMAS COEX (AFP) Valverde’s full statement after Tchouaméni incident The Uruguayan midfielder tried to calm the stormy waters with a lengthy statement on what happened. The Uruguayan midfielder tried to calm the stormy waters with a lengthy statement on what happened. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/F274VA27ORNGDAK7TJFMVFRSGY.jpg?auth=a4f0da8b9fc2a375926a43c90c70e58a2e77a41a0911d17c6e77156e12d8060e" width="2912" height="1952" alt="The Uruguayan midfielder tried to calm the stormy waters with a lengthy statement on what happened."></img><p>Real Madrid midfielder <b>Federico Valverde has gone public with an explanation to the reports of a training ground bust-up with teammate Aurelien Tchouaméni</b>, describing a version of events that do not tally with what has been widely reported by the media.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverdes-full-statement-after-tchouameni-incident-clearly-someone-here-is-spreading-rumours-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-out-of-el-clasico-after-tchouameni-fight-causes-traumatic-brain-injury-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 20:30:07 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-out-of-el-clasico-after-tchouameni-fight-causes-traumatic-brain-injury-f202605-n/ Joe Brennan The Uruguayan midfielder was ruled out for 10-14 days after suffering what Real Madrid described as a “cranioencephalic trauma.” The Uruguayan midfielder was ruled out for 10-14 days after suffering what Real Madrid described as a “cranioencephalic trauma.” Real Madrid LaLiga EA Sports Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA Explosive Real Madrid bust-up - AS USA <p>Another twist in the tale. Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouaméni got physical at the Real Madrid training ground for the second time in 48 hours, with the <b>Uruguayan first refusing a handshake before accusing his teammate of leaking the initial argument </b>to the press.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-out-of-el-clasico-after-tchouameni-fight-causes-traumatic-brain-injury-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/from-robinho-gravesen-to-valverde-tchouameni-soccers-most-notorious-fights-between-teammates-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 17:54:26 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/from-robinho-gravesen-to-valverde-tchouameni-soccers-most-notorious-fights-between-teammates-f202605-n/ AS Fotografía,AS USA In the wake of the training ground fight between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, we take a look back over some of soccer’s most notable dust-ups between teammates. In the wake of the training ground fight between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, we take a look back over some of soccer’s most notable dust-ups between teammates. Real Madrid Fútbol Robinho Thomas Gravesen K. Touré Emmanuel Adebayor Arjen Robben Robert Lewandowski Jérôme Boateng FC Bayern Múnich Olof Mellberg Manchester City Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Luis Enrique Marc Overmars Newcastle United Premier League Carles Puyol Vicente Sánchez Selección española fútbol Selección sueca fútbol HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS <h2>Valverde vs Tchouaméni</h2><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/from-robinho-gravesen-to-valverde-tchouameni-soccers-most-notorious-fights-between-teammates-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-tchouameni-fight-a-broken-decaying-real-madrid-locker-room-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:37:11 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-tchouameni-fight-a-broken-decaying-real-madrid-locker-room-f202605-n/ José Félix Díaz Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni’s training-ground dust-up has laid bare the fractured state of the Real Madrid dressing room. Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni’s training-ground dust-up has laid bare the fractured state of the Real Madrid dressing room. Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Real Madrid Fútbol LaLiga EA Sports JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS ) Valverde-Tchouaméni fight: A broken, decaying Real Madrid locker room Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni’s training-ground dust-up has laid bare the fractured state of the Real Madrid dressing room. Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni’s training-ground dust-up has laid bare the fractured state of the Real Madrid dressing room. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YD7ZJICUIFET7OEHOJY4YZ5UXA.jpg?auth=4eb65a83255bf4f0d72a28c01df89319605563fecc58dbde70eab703aa986fe9" width="3270" height="2180" alt="Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni’s training-ground dust-up has laid bare the fractured state of the Real Madrid dressing room. "></img><p>Real Madrid has, in recent months, been putting on a lamentable show - one that reflects poorly on a club of its stature. Chaos and dysfunction have taken hold of the locker room. The crest on their chests is being tarnished by players unworthy of continuing to wear the famous white shirt. It’s become almost accepted that they turn it on only when they feel like it. <b>Now, that mindset has morphed into something far worse: the law of the jungle</b>. Let’s not kid ourselves - that’s what’s ruling right now, with <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/">blows and punches settling scores</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/valverde-tchouameni-fight-a-broken-decaying-real-madrid-locker-room-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 15:57:32 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/ José Félix Díaz,Sergio López Real Madrid has opened an investigation into a major training-ground flare-up that ended up with Fede Valverde in the hospital. Real Madrid has opened an investigation into a major training-ground flare-up that ended up with Fede Valverde in the hospital. Federico Valverde Aurélien Tchouameni Real Madrid Fútbol LaLiga EA Sports Florentino Pérez José Ángel Sánchez Valdebebas HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS <p>It’s one of the most serious internal incidents in Real Madrid history. That’s the scale of what unfolded today, May 7, at Valdebebas. A day that will never be just another day. <b>A fight between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni </b>in the dressing room. And it was far, far more than a minor clash. Something deeply serious. Valverde hit his head when he went down after being punched by Tchouaméni, opening up a gash that ultimately <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-taken-to-hospital-after-training-ground-fight-with-aurelien-tchouameni-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-taken-to-hospital-after-training-ground-fight-with-aurelien-tchouameni-f202605-n/">sent him to the hospital</a>, where he required stitches. The club has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players. AS reconstructs what happened. This is how it unfolded.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-the-valverde-tchouameni-fight-unfolded-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/AKGXWCHNXBHSDNSQMDBRPSOKWA.jpg?auth=6f4fcff6cf6cf6efbcd0188cc9eb4b135beb56ff77da4135b9f2edb83347348b" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Tchouaméni lashed out at Valverde amid the latter's incessant accusations over an alleged press leak."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-consider-stiff-consequences-for-valverde-and-tchouameni-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 19:44:23 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-consider-stiff-consequences-for-valverde-and-tchouameni-f202605-n/ José Félix Díaz Real Madrid say they have opened up disciplinary proceedings against Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, with the club set on firm, decisive action. Real Madrid say they have opened up disciplinary proceedings against Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, with the club set on firm, decisive action. Real Madrid Aurélien Tchouameni Federico Valverde Fútbol LaLiga EA Sports HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS HUGE FIGHT between TCHOUAMENI and VALVERDE: REAL MADRID dressing room in CHAOS <p>The second flare-up between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-taken-to-hospital-after-training-ground-fight-with-aurelien-tchouameni-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/fede-valverde-taken-to-hospital-after-training-ground-fight-with-aurelien-tchouameni-f202605-n/">ended in a full-blown fight</a> - and with the Uruguayan midfielder in the hospital. It’s an incident of the utmost gravity, and Real Madrid have no intention of sweeping it under the rug. <b>The club has already launched an internal investigation</b> to determine exactly what happened, along with disciplinary proceedings against both players that could ultimately see them sidelined. At this stage, no outcome can be ruled out.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-consider-stiff-consequences-for-valverde-and-tchouameni-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>