Tag: Iker Casillas
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After taking Internet by storm, Iker Casillas denies being gay
Former Real Madrid goalie, Iker Casillas has denied being gay and tendered an unreserved apology to the LGBT community.
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Casillas pencils down current top five goalkeepers in the world
Former Spain and Real Madrid legendary goalkeeper, Iker Casillas has drafted his list of the world’s best five goalkeepers in the world. Casilas has named Belgian and Real Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois to be the best in the world. Courtois tops the chart, followed by Manchester City, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich goalkeepers, while…
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UEFA Champions League draw had to be re-held – Casillas
Real Madrid great Iker Casillas says it was right to hold the Champions League draw again. Casillas, on the Champions League draw, believes European football’s governing body eventually made the right decision to redo the procedure after an error was spotted the first time around. “[The draw] was repeated because something did not go well,”…
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Ronaldo equals Messi, Casillas Champions League records
Cristiano Ronaldo equalled all-time Champions League records held by Iker Casillas and Lionel Messi during Manchester United’s game against Young Boys. Ronaldo made his first appearance for Man Utd in the competition since 2009 on Tuesday as he started in the club’s group-stage opener. Ronaldo made his first appearance for Man Utd in the competition…
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Iker Casillas announces retirement from football
Iker Casillas has officially announced his retirement at the end of a 22-year playing career, with the legendary Real Madrid goalkeeper hanging up his gloves at the age of 39. The World Cup winner has not taken in a competitive appearance since suffering a serious health scare in May 2019. He recovered from a heart…
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Iker Casillas ends Spanish FA presidency bid
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas has withdrawn his application for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper said he was reconsidering his candidacy because of the “exceptional social, economic and health situation that our country is suffering”. More than 27,000 people with Covid-19 have died in Spain since the…
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Iker Casillas given Porto coaching role
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been given a role on the club’s coaching staff as he continues his recovery from a heart attack suffered two months ago. The Portuguese side say Casillas’ role is to “ensure the connection between the players, the coach and management”. The Spain World Cup winner, 38, suffered “an acute myocardial…
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Casillas extends contract, wants to retire at FC Porto
Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas says his desire to retire at FC Porto led to his extending his contract with the Portuguese club on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Casillas has made 149 appearances for Porto since his move from Real Madrid in 2015 and he also won the Primeira Liga title last season. Porto did not, however,…