Xavi hails Casillas but pissed at Real fans

Xavi hails Casillas but pissed at Real fans

Xavi Hernandez and Iker Casillas two of the greats of all time, have left La Liga for pastures new as they embark on a new career journey ahead.

But Barcelona legend seems to be pissed by the way the club and its fans treated Iker Casillas as he left the club for Porto.

Xavi wrote highly about Iker in Spanish daily La Vanguardia .

"That's why it leaves a bad taste what is happening with him now," Xavi wrote.

"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 (Spain) should think about this.

"It cannot be that maturing Spanish athletes are not shown sufficient respect, that people neglect to value everything they have done for their sport and instead focus on their defects, sometimes with malicious intent."

Xavi compared Iker with Juventus and Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon, who he said still appeared to be enjoying himself in goal at the age of 37.

"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.

"Now he is going to Porto and I am sure he will be welcomed as a hero. Away from here they will appreciate him more."