Days before the hosts are scheduled to kick off Euro 2024, Germany’s Antonio Rudiger and Niclas Fullkrug got into a furious argument in training.

Germany stars Niclas Fullkrug (L) and Antonio Rudiger (R) had an altercation in training

The players clashed in training just days before the hosts are due to get Euro 2024 underway

Rudiger was seen walking off the training pitch following the incident during the session

Fullkrug and Rudiger pushed each other during training as Germany prepared for Euro 2024

During a training crossing drill, Rudiger had hauled the striker down multiple times while the defender was attentively monitoring him.

After a particularly forceful challenge, Fullkrug reportedly started cursing at Rudiger while still on the ground.

The attacker then sprang up and moved in Rudiger’s direction, pushing the two players.

Sandro Wagner, the assistant coach, was then forced to step in and diffuse the tension.

Fullkrug had instructed one of the coaching staff members, Mads Buttgereit, to ‘simply blow the whistle’.

Fullkrug had told Mads Buttgereit, a member of the coaching staff, to ‘just blow the whistle’

Rudiger later sarcastically applauded Fullkrug, who was still angry over the incident

The pair faced off in the Champions League final as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund

Fullkrug had previously praised Rudiger in a press conference, describing him as ‘world class’

The clash will be a concern to boss Julian Nagelsmann ahead of the start of Euro 2024

Subsequently, Rudiger was observed mockingly cheering for Fullkrug after one of the coaching staff members helped him to calm down.

Earlier this month, the two teams squared off in the Champions League final at Wembley, with Rudiger’s Real Madrid defeating Fullkrug’s Dortmund 2-0. 

Earlier in the day, Fullkrug had praised Rudiger, calling him and fellow center-back Jonathan Tah “simply world class” during a press conference.

He reportedly stated, “We are very strong with them at the back,” according to the German Football Federation. 

They are just top-notch and play with strength and energy. It is quite challenging to go beyond them. 

Being able to have them both on the pitch feels great. 

We are really fortunate to have a strong defence. It provides us with a strong defence.

Scotland will play the opening match of Euro 2024 on Friday night, with hosts Germany hosting.

Later on, Julian Nagelsmann’s team will play Switzerland and Hungary in an attempt to advance past the group stages.