Personal
On 13 August 2008, Koke's girlfriend gave birth to their first daughter, Maria-Ameera (Maria after the Madonna and Ameera after an Arabian princess). The following day, he dedicated the goal, scored in a UEFA Cup contest against NK Slaven Belupo (1–0 home win), to his newborn.
In his spare time, he attended Aris BC's basketball matches during his spell in Greece.
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