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Spain’s Iker Casillas, 45, revealed the untold behind-the-scenes of his trophy-laden career in a lengthy interview with French newspaper L’Equipe, discussing the defining moments of his 2010 World Cup triumph and his strained relationship with Portugal manager Jose Mourinho.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper recalled the 2010 World Cup final against Holland, when he saved his country with his superb save from Arjen Robben in a decisive individual situation, saying: ten similar situations, he scores nine goals.”
Casillas has revealed the internal crisis facing the Spanish national team after Euro 2008, with tensions between Real Madrid and Barcelona spreading through the La Roja ranks, explaining:
Speaking about his relationship with Mourinho during their time together at Real Madrid, Casillas frankly admitted: “It ended the marriage badly with Jose”, recalling that the first year was close, but the relationship gradually deteriorated until it led to him being removed from the starting line-up, stressing that the relationship today is friendly, at the table, we are a friendly match. chat without any problem.’
In a remarkable clip, the youngest goalkeeper to win the Champions League revealed that he had considered running for president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation in 2020 after his retirement, but he backed off that idea when he reflected on the nature of the battle for the position, saying frankly:
