Xavi, Barcelona midfielder, accused Mourinho of treating Iker Casillas as “deadwood”, and online betting shops can clearly see that the player is not very happy at all with the manager.

Online betting shops saw that since January, Casillas did not play for Real when he broke his hand in a match against Valencia, and he only made 29 appearances this season in all matches and was second in line to Diego Lopez, former Villarreal and Sevilla goalkeeper.

Xavi ,33-years-old, won two UEFA European Championships and a FIFA World Cup under Casillas’ captaincy In Spain’s national team, and the player, as well as many people with a betting site, criticised the decision made by Mourinho to drop the shot-stopper from his side.

Alan Pardew, Newcastle boss, said that claims made that he didn’t care about his side losing to Arsenal 4-0 on the season’s last day was a joke, and many fans that enjoy making a soccer bet seriously hope that it was.

Fans that enjoy making a soccer bet saw that at the weekend, Newcastle secured their top-flight safety with a 2-1 victory over QPR, and the 51-year-old manager said afterwards: “We can look forward to our last game of the season now and I hope the supporters enjoy it. I don’t really care if Arsenal win 4-0, although I’m sure Spurs will.”

But after being criticised by observers, supporters, and soccer betting fans alike, Pardew backtracked on what he said, and is certain that his side will do their best on Sunday at St James’ Park.