El Clasico News

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho put the fierce club rivalry aside to congratulate Barcelona great Lionel Messi following his retirement from international football. During his first spell at Real Madrid, Mourinho had to devise specific plans to counter Messi

Messi s presence was such a major concern for Real Madrid that their preparations often revolved around finding a way to contain him. Sami Khedira recalled how meetings that were supposed to focus on Barcelona would quickly turn into lengthy discussions about