Iker Casillas stokes Mourinho to Real Madrid talk with popcorn emoji post | OneFootball

Iker Casillas sparked a social media stir by posting three popcorn-bucket emojis on X, widely read as a nod to talk that José Mourinho could leave Benfica for Real Madrid.

According to Glorioso 1904, the former Porto goalkeeper shared the brief message as rumours around Mourinho's future gathered pace.

The timing fuelled speculation among fans, who flooded the post with interpretations. Casillas was demoted behind Diego López during Mourinho's spell at Real Madrid, a chapter that remains a reference point for many supporters.

The three emojis were enough to turn a simple post into one of the day's most discussed football snippets, with Benfica again drawn into the storyline.

It is claimed the Spanish club have already been told of Mourinho's wish to return, while Florentino Pérez is said to still view him as a possible option for the future of the Madrid side.

Source: Glorioso 1904