Although everyone said they would have liked Iker Casillas to have a farewell appearance on the pitch, that will not be possible.
Sergio Conceicao, the Porto coach, explained the situation to the press: "People who are asking for this have not idea what's happening. Iker can't play. It is not safe for him to play for medical reasons and he does not have a Porto contract.
"We could make a contract for a day or a month, but that's not the issue. It's to do with his health. That's not possible. People are misinformed and then they create these types of rumours. People can write what they want, but afterwards people who have no idea say stuff.
That said, the coach and also a former player, thanked Casillas for everything he has done at Porto and he also confirmed the rumours that say Casillas will return to Real Madrid.
"He was a very important player for all of us. If his return to Real Madrid is confirmed, I hope his health is good and that he has good luck in this new project," he said prior to the match with Moreirense.