(AP) — 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.
In the World Cup for the second time, Panama has been eliminated from advancement with losses to Ghana and Croatia.
Los Canaleros have failed to advance past the first round in both World Cup appearances.
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