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Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouameni for row
TL;DR
Real Madrid has fined midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde a total of 1 million euros after a dressing room altercation. Valverde sustained a head injury but denied that they physically fought.
Key points
- Real Madrid fined Valverde and Tchouameni 1 million euros
- The fine followed a dressing room row between the players
- Valverde went to the hospital with a head injury
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Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni have played 32 and 30 times in La Liga this season respectively [Getty Images]
Real Madrid have fined midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde a combined 1m euros following a dressing room row between the pair.
Valverde, 27, went to hospital with a head injury after the spat with 26-year-old France international Tchouameni but denied the pair "came to blows".
The Uruguayan said the injury, which will keep him out of El Clasico against Barcelona on Sunday, was caused when he "accidentally hit a table".
Both players attended an internal disciplinary meeting on Friday and accepted fines of £432,000 (500,000 euros) each.
"During the appearance, the players expressed their deep regret for what happened and apologised to each other," said Real Madrid in a statement.
"They have also apologised to the club, their team-mates, the coaching staff and the fans, and both have made themselves available to Real Madrid to accept whatever sanction the club deems appropriate."
Q&A
What caused the fine for Valverde and Tchouameni at Real Madrid?
The fine was imposed following a dressing room row between the two players.
How much were Valverde and Tchouameni fined by Real Madrid?
They were fined a combined total of 1 million euros.
What injury did Federico Valverde sustain during the incident?
Valverde sustained a head injury, which he claims was caused by accidentally hitting a table.