Villarreal defender Alex Baena has offered his response over the ongoing controversy with Real Madrid star Fede Valverde.
Valverde is reported to have punched Baena outside of the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, following alleged remarks made by the Villarreal full back about the Uruguayan’s unborn child, after Valverde’s partner had suffered an miscarriage scare in 2022.
The situation has caused a storm in Spanish football, with Baena immediately denying the accusations, and Valverde opting not to comment on the matter at Real Madrid training today.
Baena has confirmed the incident did take place, with Valverde inflicting injuries on the 21-year-old, but the Andalucian has given a detailed update on his side of the story.
He has released an official statement, via Villarreal, to state how his family have been caught up in the controversy, with alleged threats made towards them in the last 48 hours.
“Last Saturday I was attacked by a colleague at the end of the game against Real Madrid”, the statement confirmed.
“After the event, some statements allegedly made by his entourage came to light, including that I wished harm on one of his relatives.
“Since then, no evidence has been published to prove these ‘facts’ that have been presented against me.
“A misfortune was used to justify the aggression and these lies that hurt more than blows.
“The damage being done to my family is irreparable and unjustifiable: threats, insults and private messages wishing my family death.”
Baena and Valverde are expected to continue playing in the coming weeks, despite the latter facing a suspension, with Real Madrid hosting Chelsea in midweek Champions League action.
ariwanze
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ignore this guy, he's been saying stuff like this in every article, even said personal insults to some guy's mom and sister. Clearly just looking for attention lol
Okay Bruv. One love.
realBull
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ignore this guy, he's been saying stuff like this in every article, even said personal insults to some guy's mom and sister. Clearly just looking for attention lol
So valverde never insult others on the pitch.
SaadAkhtarKhan
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I have respect for Velverde, if u say that to me I will punch you real hard. Maybe you don't have a child or know what it means to support a pregnant woman for 9months. If u do, u won't write what you wrote.
ignore this guy, he's been saying stuff like this in every article, even said personal insults to some guy's mom and sister. Clearly just looking for attention lol
YoungMakito10
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Imagine if Vinicius got punched for mocking other players. If valverde didn’t play for Madrid you wouldn’t care. I’ve lost respect for valverde, he lost this fight when he decided to throw the punch.
mtcheww what do u know? masa he doesn't need your respect
TeeBhoymiller
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You've not see anything yet dude
nuodlmotyz
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valverde was light we don't know exactly why baena sayied that what if valverde's chald died to baena it was ignorance for what he did.😋🤔😋😋😋😋😋😋
baybklnrs
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You beana you have to live our player fede valvade to play champion league with no tension
Teetorh24
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next time remember to shut your mouth
vancdiknpu
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Imagine if Vinicius got punched for mocking other players. If valverde didn’t play for Madrid you wouldn’t care. I’ve lost respect for valverde, he lost this fight when he decided to throw the punch.
These guys you're talking about are very young adults who're rich because of football.... There's still a whole lot of youthful exuberance in them. We expect so much maturity from them forgetting that some of them just stopped being teenagers a few years ago.
ariwanze
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Imagine if Vinicius got punched for mocking other players. If valverde didn’t play for Madrid you wouldn’t care. I’ve lost respect for valverde, he lost this fight when he decided to throw the punch.
I have respect for Velverde, if u say that to me I will punch you real hard. Maybe you don't have a child or know what it means to support a pregnant woman for 9months. If u do, u won't write what you wrote.
realBull
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Imagine if Vinicius got punched for mocking other players. If valverde didn’t play for Madrid you wouldn’t care. I’ve lost respect for valverde, he lost this fight when he decided to throw the punch.
Realmadridforlife555
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You deserve it,how can you wish your fellow man bad by telling him his child won't survive, nonsense
IsahAliyu
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that's good
yaeadopsz
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