Mesut Ozil claims Jose Mourinho called him 'a coward' during their time together at Real Madrid.

Ozil writes that Mourinho said: “You think two beautiful passes are enough. You think you’re so good that 50% is enough.”

Ozil continues: “He pauses. Stares at me with his dark brown eyes. I stare back. Like two boxers at the stare-down before the first round. He shows no emotion. Just waits for a response from me. How much I hate him right now. And I love Mourinho actually.”

After Ozil threw his shirt on floor, Mourinho’s tirade continued: “Oh, are you giving up now? You’re such a coward.

“What do you want? To creep under the beautiful, warm shower? Shampoo your hair? To be alone? Or do you want to prove to your fellow players, the fans out there, and me, what you can do.”