Casillas: I'll say hello to Mourinho

The pair had a fractious relationship last
season at los Blancos, but the 32-year-old
goalkeeper says there are still positives to take
from the Portuguese's stint in Spain Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas insists he will "say hello" to Jose Mourinho if the two cross paths during los Blancos' friendly with Chelsea in Miami on Thursday.
The two men had a poor relationship towards
the end of Mourinho's reign at the the club last
season, with Casillas being dropped to the
bench for much of the season. Despite this,
the 32-year-old says he will be courteous towards his former boss should he see him. "If I see Mourinho I'll say hello to him", Casillas
told ESPN. On his past feud with the 50-year-old coach
Casillas added: "It's just another experience in
the world of football. You have to focus on the
future and leave behind the past. I've come out
unwounded. There were positive things from
Mourinho's time in charge and they must be cherished." The Spain international also spoke about his
Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who he
believes is the best footballer on the planet at
the moment. "There is no arguing with Cristiano Ronaldo's
record and statistics," he said. "He's been at Real for four years and has
performed to the best of his abilities. In my
opinion, he's the best player in the world. There
will always be different criteria, but he is now
the best." Finally, Casillas gave his thoughts on potential
Madrid signing Gareth Bale, as well as the
threat Barcelona pose this season. "Real Madrid will try to bring the best players to
the club. The squad is currently very well
balanced but a player like Bale will always be
welcome." "Messi and Neymar are both good players,
along with [Andres] Iniesta, Xavi and others.
But Real Madrid has been on a par with Barça
for a few years now."