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Jose Mourinho has hit back at accusations from Andres Iniesta that he damaged Spanish football by claiming that he was made to suffer for being the coach who "ended Barcelona's dominance" during his time at Real Madrid. The Portuguese's controversial three-year reign at the Bernabeu came to a close at the end of the season and the Spain star suggested that the 50-year-old left behind an unsavoury legacy in Spain. But Mourinho reflected on his time at Madrid with fondness, having successfully halted Barca's grip on La Liga in record-breaking fashion just a year ago.

French winger Florent Malouda has said he is proud of his achievements during his time at Chelsea, and he is leaving the club with his head held high. The France international is among eight players who have been released by the Blues after their contracts were not renewed.
Rafael Nadal smiled back from the front pages of Spanish newspapers today, after he lifted his record eighth French Open title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 win over compatriot David Ferrer. The 27-year-old Spaniard's triumph made him the first man to ever win the same Grand Slam title on eight different occasions.