Mourinho's Real Madrid Fallout Exposed in New Documentary

A new Netflix documentary reveals how Mourinho clashed with Iker Casillas and called the squad 'spoiled'.

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What happened. In the Netflix documentary 'Mourinho', the former Real Madrid boss reveals how his relationship with Iker Casillas deteriorated, calling the squad 'spoiled' after requests for more vacation time and delayed training.

• Mourinho originally called Casillas 'captain and best player'.
• Casillas called Xavi to ease tensions during fierce El Clasico rivalry.
• Mourinho said: 'This is war' regarding Barcelona matches.

“I realised they were being spoiled.”

— Jose Mourinho

The documentary sheds light on Mourinho's turbulent first spell at Real Madrid, which ended 13 years ago.

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