Panama players Cecilio Waterman and José Luis Rodríguez have a brief confrontation during training ahead of their World Cup Group L match against England on Saturday. According to reports, the incident happens during Friday practice at the team’s training venue and is limited in scope, with teammates intervening to separate the two players. One account describes Waterman pushing Rodríguez in the chest, after which staff and players break up the moment. The clash occurs shortly before match day, but neither outlet indicates it leads to injuries or immediate disciplinary action. Panama coach Thomas Christiansen addresses the situation later, saying the episode is a normal occurrence, and makes the comment through an interpreter at MetLife Stadium. Both players are reported to have been present and involved with the squad during the build-up to the England game, with the confrontation framed as a brief incident rather than a major altercation.
Panama players Cecilio Waterman and José Luis Rodríguez clash briefly in training
Panama players Cecilio Waterman and José Luis Rodríguez have a brief confrontation during training ahead of their World Cup Group L match against England on Saturday. According to reports, the inciden...
- Cecilio Waterman and José Luis Rodríguez have a brief confrontation during Panama training.
- Waterman pushes Rodríguez in the chest, and teammates separate them.
- The incident occurs ahead of Panama’s World Cup Group L match versus England.
- Panama coach Thomas Christiansen later describes the situation as normal.
- The report does not indicate injuries or major consequences from the altercation.
Panama striker Cecilio Waterman and midfielder José Luis Rodríguez had a brief confrontation during training Friday. Waterman pushed Rodríguez in the chest, and the two were separated by teammates, during practice ahead of Saturday's World Cup Group L game against England. “This is a normal situation,” Panama coach Thomas Christiansen said through an interpreter later at MetLife Stadium.
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