Ex-Barcelona midfielder Xavi has hit-out Real Madrid with the way how his friend and former international teammate Iker Casillas have treated
"I look at Iker and I have the feeling that lately he is playing under pressure, as if he has to prove what a great keeper he is in every match, without the joy he always had."
"In recent years I have seen that he is not enjoying himself like before. He even seems bitter and I think everyone in this country should think about this.
"It cannot be that people neglect to value everything they have done for their sport and instead focus on their defects, sometimes with malicious intent."
Real Madrid received criticism, following the way they have handled the exit of the shot-stopper legend, something which Xavi believes is fully justified.
"It cannot be that maturing Spanish athletes are not shown sufficient respect," Xavi said.
"It cannot be that maturing Spanish athletes are not shown sufficient respect," Xavi said.
"He is going to Porto and I am sure he will be welcomed as a hero. Away from here (Madrid) they will appreciate him more."
The former Barca star has also expressed his belief that Casillas had not appeared to be enjoying himself as much in his final few years at Real Madrid.
"I look at Iker and I have the feeling that lately he is playing under pressure, as if he has to prove what a great keeper he is in every match, without the joy he always had."
"In recent years I have seen that he is not enjoying himself like before. He even seems bitter and I think everyone in this country should think about this.
"It cannot be that people neglect to value everything they have done for their sport and instead focus on their defects, sometimes with malicious intent."
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