A fight broke out between Germany stars Antonio Rudiger and Niclas Fullkrug in training just a few days before the hosts are supposed to start Euro 2024.

During a training crossing drill, Rudiger kept pulling down the shooter while a defender kept a close eye on him.

After one hard challenge, Fullkrug stayed on the ground and allegedly began swearing at Rudiger.

The forward then got up and pushed Rudiger as they went towards each other.

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

Then Sandro Wagner, the assistant coach, had to step in and calm things down.

A member of the coaching team named Mads Buttgereit was told by Fullkrug to “just blow the whistle.”

After the game, Rudiger was seen laughingly cheering for Fullkrug, who was then settled down by a coach.

These two teams played each other in the Champions League final earlier this month. Rudiger’s Real Madrid beat Fullkrug’s Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley. 

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

In a news conference earlier that day, Fullkrug said nice things about Rudiger and another centre back, Jonathan Tah, calling them both “simply world class.”

From what the German Football Federation said, he said, “They are very strong at the back.” 

“They are world-class and play with a lot of energy and strength.” It is really hard to get past them. 

“Having them both on the pitch feels great.” 

“It is great that our defence has so many options.” It makes our defence stronger.

The first game of Euro 2024 will be on Friday night in Germany, when they play Scotland.

Their next games are against Hungary and Switzerland, and Julian Nagelsmann’s team wants to make it out of the group rounds.