Pepe Criticizes Real Madrid Fans

Former Real Madrid defender Pepe described the La Liga club's fans as unenthusiastic, rubbishing the atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabeu compared to his new home in Turkey.

Now playing for Besiktas, the 34-year-old said Madrid supporters — who have booed Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema this season — do not compare to fans from the Istanbul-based club.

"Perhaps Real Madrid fans won't like me saying this but they say Real Madrid fans transmit enthusiasm, but I don't think they do. That's not the reality," the Portugal international said.

"The Besiktas fans are very passionate. When you go out onto the pitch the noise coming from the stands always hits you." 
 
Pepe added: "The atmosphere at Besiktas is very different to at Real Madrid. In Turkey people really love sport, they only think about football."

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