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Spanish exporter Iker boxes returned to real Madrid as attached to CEO of your foundation, The white club confirmed on Tuesday, a comeback that makes him feel “proud” and that he assumes “with all the enthusiasm and desire in the world”.
“Proud to be back home. I face this new challenge with all the enthusiasm and desire in the world, thank you for the reception,” the former goalkeeper said after hearing the official announcement of his return.
Thus, the international exporter, retired from football last summer, will join Real Madrid Foundation as Deputy Director General. “For Real Madrid, it is a pride to receive one of the great captains back home,” said the Madrid team, which highlighted the one from Mostole. “Real Madrid legend” and represents the club’s “values” as the “best goalkeeper” in white history.
As goalkeeper of Real Madrid, Casillas played 725 matches in 25 years and won 19 titles, including three Champions Leagues (2000, 2002 and 2014), five leagues, two King’s Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, a Club World Cup, two European Super Cups and four Spanish Super Cups.
After leaving the club in Madrid 2015 landed on I’m wearing, where he added the wound: 2 leagues, 1 cup and 1 supercup. In addition, with the Spanish team he has been international 167 times and won 1 World Cup, 2 European Cups and 1 U-20 World Cup.
Iker Casillas Awards
His sporting career and human dimension have been recognized with awards such as the Prince of Asturias Award for Sport, shared with Xavi Hernandez; Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit; Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit and Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid.
Just three days ago, Casillas admitted that he would not mind returning to the Chamartín entity.
“I have great feelings for the club. Of course, I would not rule out this possibility – to return – especially to be from Madrid and live here. This is something I would like especially in time. I think in the long run In short, sooner rather than later, I will return to work on something related to football, “Casillas said in an interview with The National.
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