Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane was grieving the death of a close family member when he attacked team-mate Leroy Sane on Tuesday night, according to reports.
The Senegalese winger has been temporarily suspended by the German champions, after he instigated a brawl with Sane following their 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.
Sane and Mane were seen confronting each other as they trudged off the pitch at the Etihad Stadium and the row boiled over when they went down the tunnel.
As the clash continued into the dressing room, Mane punched the German and left him with a bloodied lip, before the pair were dragged away from each other.