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'I regretted it so much': Filipe Luis apologises to Angel Di Maria as the former Atletico Madrid defender reveals he once mentioned the Argentina star's wife to make him 'lose composure'

Former Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis has issued an apology to Angel Di Maria after revealing a comment he made about the Argentina star's wife was one of the biggest regrets of his career.

The full back has retired after playing his final match for Flamengo after the Brazilian domestic season came to an end.

Filipe Luis has enjoyed an impressive career with his two stints at Atletico Madrid the highlight, either side of a one-year spell in the Premier League with Chelsea.

The 38-year-old revealed on the Charla Podcast that he regrets an incident in one of Atletico Madrid's matches against city rivals Real Madrid.