Jose Mourinho, former coach of Real Madrid, also participated in the wave of reactions after learning that Iker Casillas he has retired from professional football. In statements to the newspaper As, the Portuguese recalls the stage in which they coincided in Madrid, marked by the confrontation that they held for the captain's substitution.
“We had difficult moments because of my professional and never personal decision to make another teammate play,” recalls Mou about the conflict they had in the 2012/2013 season, when the Portuguese bet on Diego Lopez as a starting goalkeeper. “He is a historic goalkeeper for Madrid, for La Roja and for world football,” says Mou, who acknowledges that the relationship they have now is good.
“” His intelligence and maturity have made us always respect each other and years later we have even been able to cultivate an honest friendship “, he highlights Mou in As.