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Ex-Real Madrid Star Regrets Fouls on Messi
10 Nov
Summary
- Carvalho expressed remorse for Real Madrid's tactics against Barcelona.
- He admitted to targeting Lionel Messi during matches.
- Carvalho now regrets these actions, especially due to his son.
Ricardo Carvalho, a former defender for Real Madrid, has publicly expressed remorse for the aggressive tactics his team utilized against Barcelona between 2010 and 2013. During this period, under manager José Mourinho, Real Madrid engaged in highly combative El Clásico fixtures against Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.
Carvalho admitted that Barcelona's superior footballing ability forced Real Madrid into a more destructive tactical approach. He acknowledged that some players, including himself, crossed ethical lines in their pursuit of victory. Despite this, Carvalho defended Mourinho, stating the team's personality and the drive for results were key factors.
The former defender's regret has deepened recently, particularly after his 10-year-old son found videos of his actions against Lionel Messi online. Carvalho now wishes to distance himself from that era's aggressive legacy, stating that football is about playing, not fighting. He previously played under Mourinho at FC Porto and Chelsea, achieving significant success with him.
