Atlético de Madrid Defender took part in interview with Panenka

Diego Simeone has such a good relationship with Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis that the Brazilian believes he knows him better than his own father.

The defender has spent the last seven years in the Spanish capital, save for one brief season with Chelsea, and the Argentine has been his coach for the vast majority of that time.

In an interview with Panenka, the left-back touched on a variety of subjects, including his continued Champions League heartbreak with the Rojiblancos, who he doesn't plan on leaving again.

"I'm a great admirer of Simeone, he knows me better than my own father," said Filipe Luis. "I'd also love to retire at Atleti and stay at this club, continuing to give everything for them as I understand what it means.

"As long as the sun shines and there is life, Atletico will always try to win the Champions League. Few things in life will outweigh the pain of Lisbon. There were many sleepless weeks."

The defender has had a fraught relationship with Lionel Messi and discussed that in more detail, while also sharing his perhaps controversial opinion on the Ballon d'Or award.

"I admire Messi, he never complained to me in every game we played but I've also never asked him for his jersey and never would. I came to win, not to say I played against Messi," he added.

"The Ballon d'Or is a more subjective matter. Cristiano hasn't done anything until the last two months."