Real Madridās number one joins Rio to discuss his career and achievements after he accepted a title at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. He reveals how players like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr. and Antony Rudiger integrated themselves into the Madrid squad and what theyāre like off the pitch.
Courtois reserves special praise for Diego Simeoneās winning culture and obsession and credits the three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid as a huge reason why he has achieved so much.
Thereās analysis of players like Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema and reflections on why Belgiumās golden generation were not able to win anything.
Jose Mourinho played a big role in Courtoisā development so he shares stories about the āSpecial Oneā including how he intentionally blanked him after a match and why his constant striving to tap into the mentality of players may have contributed to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah needing to move away from Stamford Bridge.
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