The Spaniard has spoken out regarding his rift with the Portuguese international and has stressed that he has no ill feelings for the defender.
Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta has taken out time to discuss his outburst with Real Madrid centre-back, Pepe. The midfielder also went on to emphasize that it is not an extraordinary thing for athletes to share some sort of misunderstanding.
According to the midfield maestro, he has no hatred for the Portuguese defender. In addition to this, he opined that he can even be friends with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670 one day.
The two footballers were found embroiled in a war of words during the past month as they exchanged their point of view through press conferences, while making every possible attempt at undermining each other.
The event took place after Pepe had allegedly went on to blame Barca for diving and play-acting. The defender strongly condemned the Catalan way of play and criticized their tendency to be overly theatrical during football games.
In reply, Iniesta spoke out and expressed his disdain towards the words of the Madrid number 3. He offered that he was hurt and offended by the statement. Pepe’s reply to this was simple, he stated that the truth hurts.
The Barca number 6 insisted that such things happen during competitions and should not be taken too seriously by anyone. The player also blamed the media for being overly involved in defaming players by constantly pointing out such events.
"I can be friends with him, why not?" he told SportYou magazine.
“There was a point in time when I said what I thought of him, I did not like him, but now, why not?"
“What we have seen are things that remain on the field. These things happen at all workplaces. Every club is different. I've been fortunate to be where I am, and what matters is that people trust the cantera. Otherwise, it is not worth it." he added.
Verbal assaults have become somewhat of a habit for players representing the two Spanish La Liga powerhouses and the rivalry shared between the two clubs has always managed to force players in voicing their opinions against the other team over the past.
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