The infamous violent incident during the match against Getafe even led to a 10-game suspension for him.
That match even made people doubt whether this Portuguese defender had some mental illness.
08/09 season, Real Madrid at home against Getafe.
With the score 2-2, Pepe pushed Casquero from behind shortly before the end, gifting a penalty kick.
At that moment, Pepe completely lost his mind, as if suffering from a mental illness. Facing Casquero lying on the ground, he frantically kicked at him, as if there was an invisible ball on Casquero's back, resembling a person trying to kick someone to death.
Afterwards, Pepe pretended to comfort Casquero, but instead he pressed Casquero's head harshly into the grass.
This scene was clearly displayed in front of global fans through cameras, even earning Pepe the nickname "Martial Monk" from many Chinese fans, successfully turning him into a renowned stadium villain.
