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WORLD CUP 2018

De Gea knows it was a "bad mistake" says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said David de Gea would be well aware of the enormity of his mistake in Spain's draw against Portugal.

De Gea knows it was a "bad mistake" says Mourinho
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Spain goalkeeper David de Gea will know his error against Portugal was a "bad mistake", according to José Mourinho. De Gea fumbled a tame Cristiano Ronaldo strike into the net late in the first half of an enthralling 3-3 draw on Friday. Ronaldo went on to complete his hat trick with a stunning 88th-minute free-kick to earn his side a draw in the Group B clash.

Cristiano Ronaldo hugs David De Gea after the game
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Cristiano Ronaldo hugs David De Gea after the gameMatthew Ashton - AMAGetty Images

Mistakes happen to the best of us, say Mou

Mourinho says the 27-year-old would be well aware of his error. "De Gea is my boy," he told RT. "It hurts me to say it but he knows it was a bad mistake. It's a mistake he doesn't make with us at Manchester United because he was named player of the season for fantastic performances. But that happens to the best."

Despite leading thanks to a Diego Costa double and Nacho Fernández's fine strike, Spain were forced to settle for a draw after Ronaldo's late heroics.