Real Madrid have been in the news recently, and it's not for the right reasons. The club has been embroiled in controversy after a video emerged showing players celebrating with their hands over their faces during a training session.
One player who has come under scrutiny is Mateo Kovačić, who played for Real Madrid before joining AC Milan last summer. The Croatian midfielder was involved in the controversial celebrations, and he has since spoken out about the incident.
Kovačić spoke to Italian media outlet Gazzetta dello Sport and said that he did not understand why his teammates were doing what they were doing. He also admitted that he felt embarrassed by the actions of his teammates.
"I don't know why we did that,La Liga Frontline" Kovačić told Gazzetta dello Sport. "It wasn't our intention to do that. We were just having fun."
The incident has raised questions about the values of Real Madrid and whether or not the club is living up to its reputation as one of the world's most successful football clubs. It remains to be seen how this will affect the team's performance on the pitch, but it certainly hasn't helped the club's image.
Despite the controversy surrounding the team, Real Madrid continues to dominate European football. They currently hold the record for the most UEFA Champions League titles (14) and have won La Liga eight times in a row. However, the club needs to address the issue of player behavior if they want to continue their dominance in the sport.