Tension in Panama: Waterman and Rodriguez Clash in Training
Tensions flared in Panama's camp ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L match against England. Striker Cecilio Waterman and midfielder José Luis Rodriguez were involved in a brief physical altercation during Friday's training session.
Waterman pushed Rodriguez in the chest before teammates quickly intervened to separate the two. Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen downplayed the incident at a press conference held at MetLife Stadium, calling it a normal situation within a competitive environment.
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