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Germany's Euro 2024 preparations were rocked by a heated training ground clash between two key players, witnessed by thousands of fans.
Three days before their highly anticipated Euro 2024 opener against Scotland, Germany’s preparations were marred by a fiery training ground altercation between two of their star players.
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger and Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug were involved in a heated exchange in front of thousands of fans at an open training session.
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As hosts, Julian Nagelsmann's squad are gearing up to kick off the continental championships at the Allianz Arena this Friday evening.
The pressure is on Die Mannschaft, who are looking to reclaim European glory 28 years after their last triumph at Euro 1996.
Despite a disappointing exit at Euro 2020 and a lackluster performance in the 2022 World Cup, the team remains among the favorites, hoping to capitalize on their home advantage.
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However, tensions flared during a crossing exercise when Rudiger and Fullkrug clashed repeatedly.
According to reports from German outlet Bild, Rudiger aggressively tackled Fullkrug multiple times, eventually bringing him to the ground.
This prompted an angry reaction from Fullkrug, who allegedly swore at Rudiger and demanded a whistle from one of the coaches.
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The confrontation escalated as Fullkrug squared up to Rudiger, shoving him in front of the 4,000 spectators in attendance.
Assistant manager Sandro Wagner had to intervene to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control.
Despite a subsequent drinks break, both players remained visibly agitated. Rudiger mockingly applauded Fullkrug before choosing to train alone, while Fullkrug stormed past Wagner and Rudiger in a fit of anger.
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Witnesses were stunned by the intensity of the altercation, but reports suggest that the long-time teammates quickly made amends.
Their heated exchange, however, highlights the high stakes and fierce competition within the squad as players vie for starting positions.
Rudiger is expected to start in central defense alongside Jonathan Tah, while Fullkrug faces stiff competition from Kai Havertz for the number nine role.
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This internal rivalry could either galvanize the team or pose a challenge to Nagelsmann's efforts to foster unity and focus.
Germany’s journey in Euro 2024 begins with their match against Scotland, followed by a clash with Hungary at the MHPArena in Stuttgart on June 19.
They will conclude their Group A campaign against Switzerland at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt four days later.
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