NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday his relationship with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was "never strained" despite the Deflategate controversy.
Goodell discussed the issue during an interview with Allon Sinai of the Jerusalem Post.
"Robert is very important to me personally," he said. "My friendship with Robert was never strained. We both understand that we have jobs."
Kraft and Goodell are in Jerusalem for the opening of the Kraft Family Sports Complex.
Goodell added: "I know how important this is for him. My respect and admiration for him has never waned.