Manchester United winger Angel di Maria's row with former club Real Madrid continues to escalate. Di Maria has claimed Real Madrid sent him a letter on the day of the World Cup final asking him not to play.
He also revealed a lack of a relationship with Real president Florentino Perez was partly to blame for his Bernabeu exit.
"I got a letter from Madrid that arrived at 11am on the day of the (World Cup final) asking me not to play," he explained to America & Closs.
"We were playing at 4pm and I was preparing myself to be in the best condition, knowing that I could have got injured. I was thinking about playing in the final, although I knew that if I did there was a 90 per cent chance I'd re-injure myself.
"As soon as I got that letter, I ripped it up. I did not care, no matter what.
"I suffered a lot that morning. That was the worst thing to ever happen in my life. I didn't speak to anyone at the club about this. It doesn't matter.
"In the end, it was (Argentina manager Alejandro) Sabella who made the decision and it was for the best."
He added: "'I never said I wanted to leave Madrid. The club decided to buy other players. I always had a great relationship with my team-mates.
"I have no relationship with Florentino Perez. When I signed my contract, he was not present."
