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Raúl effectively works as the sporting director from the shadows. He approves all the important decisions taken by the management. He is the man who talks most often with Calderón and Mijatovic. As there's nobody with more influence, he will discuss possible signings, prevents the medical team from publishing reports about his fitness or decides that team training sessions should be closed to both fans and then press.
Diego Torres, El País, 12 Sept. 2008
Raúl never wanted my son to play for Real Madrid, ever. He didn't like Portillo because he could make him look bad.
Javier García Portillo's father, 14 Sept. 2004
Raúl does not approve of Real Madrid signing David Villa. Together with Guti and Míchel Salgado, they cannot forgive Villa the way he has appropriated the No. 7 jersey with the national side. In addition, Raúl sees Villa as serious competition in the starting line-up.
La Nueva España, 8 Aug. 2008