The Spanish media report that Brazilian forward Robinho and defensive midfielder Thomas Gravesen came to blows during a practice in the team’s Austria training camp. Robinho, victim of a fierce tackle by the Danish hard man, retaliated and the players had to be separated by other teammates. Coach Fabio Capello sent both to the locker room.
Gravesen is likely to lose his spot because of the arrival of Brazilian defensive midfielder Emerson from Juventus. Turkey’s Galatasaray had been interested in signing the Dane but balked at a $3.9 million transfer fee.