Former Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas reflected on the moment his relationship with Jose Mourinho started to deteriorate.
Casillas, now at Porto after leaving his boyhood club last year, said things started to sour with Mourinho during the 2012-13 season.
That campaign was Mourinho s third and last at Real and Casillas said the Portuguese s attitude towards his players changed.
Our relationship started to change when the team began to stall in the 2012-2013 season, Casillas told RTVE, via AS.
And you know how these things evolve – when everything s going well we can do no wrong – we re all tall, handsome – basically we re the dog s bollocks.
But when things are going badly, all of a sudden it s what s all this? What s all that?
Verdict: Over 2.5 goals scored yes
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One of the most important derbies in Europe and one that has gained added significance of late due to the instances where these two sides have met will live another chapter on Saturday. Atletico Madrid will host Real Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano and both sides will likely pursue the same goal: both need the three points in order to close the gap with league-leaders, FC Barcelona. This thrilling derby will take place in Madrid and will start at 15:15 GMT.
Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone s men continue to look like the only team capable at some extent to challenge Barca for the league title. However, Los Colchoneros have experienced a slight dip in their form of late.. and unfortunately, one step…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan s agent Mino Raiola has stressed the Armenia international is in no rush to sign a contract renewal with Borussia Dortmund amid reports linking him with a move to Juventus.
The 27-year-old has a contract with BVB until June 2017 and the Bundesliga side are keen to tie their influential attacking midfielder to a fresh deal.
However, Raiola has increased speculation his client will seek pastures new by stating Mkhitaryan will take time to evaluate his options, with Serie A champions Juve reportedly ready to swoop.
Why would we sign a contract renewal now? Raiola told Bild.
Micki has a contract until June 2017 and we are looking at his options for the future.
Mkhitaryan joined Dortmund from Shakhtar Donetsk in July 2013 and has …
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West Ham United are set to welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the London Stadium in what should be a very interesting contest on Sunday evening, as a part of the third round of this season s Premier League roller coaster.
West Ham
Having successfully avoided relegation last time around by finishing 16th and five points above the red zone, the Hammers are yet to earn a single point this term. In the opening two rounds, they suffered defeats at the hands of Newcastle United at home by 0-2 and away to Arsenal, 2-1. They did, however, manage to pass through the two rounds of the Carabao Cup they ve played so far, dispatching the likes of Charlton Athletic (3-0) and Hull City (5-1).
Nonetheless, manager David Moyes is currently on…
As reported by Sky in Italy, Hertha Berlin have just had an offer for Krzysztof Piatek rejected by AC Milan.
The Poland international was dubbed the new Lewandowski during his days with Genoa, for which he scored 19 times in 21 games in the first half of the 2018/19 season. His form hasn t been nearly as good since he joined the Rossoneri in January 2019. This season, the striker only found the opposition net five times in 20 appearances. Milan recently re-signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to help their cause, and apart from the experienced Swede, the likes of Raphael Leao and Ante Rebic both seem to be ahead of Piatek in the pecking order as well.
The 24-year-old has been linked heavily with Tottenham Hotpur who are looking for a player to provide cover for the injured Harry K…
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Looking to make another MLS statement in the early hours of Wednesday, a high-flying Columbus will travel to Florida when they meet Inter Miami.
Inter Miami
Starting with the hosts, while Inter Miami might have appointed the experienced Gerardo Martino as their new Head Coach over the weekend, the former Mexico boss knows that he faces a huge challenge in Florida. With the Herons coming under a huge amount of scrutiny this season, they find themselves sat rock-bottom of the Eastern Conference table and in the midst of what has quickly become a major MLS nightmare. Needing a minor miracle in their bid to claim a play-off ticket in 2023, Miami have mustered just one win from any of their previous seven domestic showdowns a run that stems…
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Manchester United are the latest club to chase Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, 25, according to the Daily Mail. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham are also tracking the RB Leipzig player, who has a £52million release clause.
Newcastle took the chance to watch Brazil players against England last week. The Newcastle Chronicle reports Barcelona winger Raphinha and Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, also 27, are potential targets.
Crystal Palace face competition to sign Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, 19. The Evening Standard reports Atletico Madrid are also keen on the Spain Under-21 international.
Chelsea are planning the club’s long-term future off the pitch. The Daily Mail says Todd Boehly will be replaced as chairman in …
Bebe has welcomed reports linking him with a move to Benfica as he looks to finally leave Manchester United.
The 23-year-old moved to Manchester United in an eyebrow-raising £7.5million move from Vitoria de Guimaraes in 2010.
Then manager Alex Ferguson admitted he had never seen the forward play, and went on to deploy Bebe just seven times in his debut campaign.
Bebe endured unsuccessful loan stints with Besiktas and Rio Ave, but turned in a number of fine performances for Pacos Ferreira last term, scoring 14 goals in all competitions as Pacos just maintained their Primeira Liga status.
After a string of eye-catching performances and spectacular goals, some calls were fielded for Bebe to be included in Portugal s FIFA World Cup squad, though he was overl…
Goalkeeper Ben Foster has agreed a new long-term contract with West Brom.
The 31-year-old has spent the last three seasons at The Hawthorns and proved a popular signing after joining from local rivals Birmingham City.
Foster has put pen to paper on an initial four-year deal with his contract including an extension for another year should Albion wish to keep him for a further 12 months.
And the England international is delighted at the prospect of potentially finishing his career at the club.
When I signed here permanently, I said this is the sort of club I could see myself finishing my career at, he told West Brom s official website.
And that s exactly how I felt when the club said they wanted to negotiate a new contract.
It was somet…
Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has confirmed that Ricardo Carvalho s contract has not been renewed and the veteran defender is now a free agent.
Carvalho made 43 appearances for Monaco last season, helping the club achieve a third-place finish in Ligue 1 before playing in three of Portugal s games during their triumphant Euro 2016 campaign.
The principality club signed Carvalho after his Real Madrid contract expired in 2013, and the former Chelsea defender made 95 league appearances in Ligue 1, playing all but one game as they finished second in 2013-14.
But Vasilyev confirmed Carvalho was surplus to Leonardo Jardim s squad, telling a news conference: We discussed it and we have decided not to renew his contract. But I d like to take this opportunity to t…