Iker Casillas
World Cup hopefuls stay focused before showdown
Mar 22, 2013 00:01 EDT
With just over a year to go until the World Cup, some of Europe's leading nations are hoping to take a major step towards sealing their places in the finals in Brazil in a busy week of qualifying.
Del Bosque hints that Valdes, Villa will start
Mar 21, 2013 13:35 EDT
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has given a strong indication that the Barcelona duo of Victor Valdes and David Villa will start the World Cup qualifier with Finland on Friday.
Del Bosque admits to France fears
Mar 20, 2013 14:59 EDT
Spain coach Vincente Del Bosque has admitted he fears France ahead of the two European giants' 2014 World Cup qualifier at the Stade de France next Tuesday.
Mourinho comes in for new Ramos criticism
Mar 20, 2013 13:38 EDT
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has said he would have preferred manager Jose Mourinho to laud his own side's efforts rather than those of Manchester United after Madrid eliminated the English side from the Champions League.
France game 'key to qualification' - Busquets
Mar 20, 2013 13:33 EDT
Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets is targeting six points from two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Finland and France over the next six days to help secure the world champions place in Brazil next year.
United move has made me a better 'keeper: De Gea
Mar 19, 2013 17:50 EDT
Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea believes his move from Atletico Madrid to Premier League giants Manchester United has helped him evolve into both a better man and a better player.
Ramos proud on eve of 100th cap
Mar 19, 2013 13:27 EDT
Spanish central defender Sergio Ramos was a proud man on Tuesday as he prepared to win his 100th cap for his country in Friday's World Cup qualifier against Finland.
Madrid mayor hails first day of IOC visit a success
Mar 18, 2013 15:42 EDT
Madrid mayor Ana Botella hailed the first day of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission's four-day inspection of the city's candidacy for the 2020 Olympic Games a success.
Madrid hope for injury-free internationals
Mar 15, 2013 09:40 EDT
Real Madrid assistant manager Aitor Karanka on Friday said he hoped that the upcoming international break will not disrupt their rhythm heading into the final stage of the season.
Del Bosque leaves out Puyol and Torres.
Mar 15, 2013 07:14 EDT
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque on Friday left Carles Puyol and Fernando Torres out of his 24-man squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Finland and France later this month.
Madrid's wonderful week keeps season alive
Mar 06, 2013 07:49 EST
Their 2-1 Champions League victory over Manchester United may have been controversial but it topped a fantastic eight days for Real Madrid that have potentially saved their season.
Dumbstruck United get Mourinho's sympathy
Mar 05, 2013 22:47 EST
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed sympathy with Manchester United counterpart Alex Ferguson after the Spanish side's controversial victory in the Champions League last 16.
Dumbstruck United elicit Mourinho sympathy
Mar 05, 2013 19:11 EST
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed sympathy with Manchester United counterpart Alex Ferguson after the Spanish side's controversial victory in the Champions League last 16.
Giggs starts, Rooney benched against Real Madrid
Mar 05, 2013 14:12 EST
Ryan Giggs was set to play his 1,000th game in senior football after being named in Manchester United's team to face Real Madrid on Tuesday, but Wayne Rooney was dropped to the bench.
Resurgent Real Madrid travel to Man United in hope
Mar 05, 2013 05:54 EST
Real Madrid's back-to-back victories over Barcelona have given them fresh momentum ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie at Manchester United on Tuesday.
Resurgent Real Madrid travel to Man United in hope
Mar 04, 2013 22:55 EST
Real Madrid's back-to-back victories over Barcelona have given them fresh momentum ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie at Manchester United on Tuesday.
Form counts for nothing in United game -- Mourinho
Mar 04, 2013 14:55 EST
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says pre-game form can be discounted ahead of his side's mouth-watering Champions League showdown with Manchester United on Tuesday.
Ozil confident ahead of United showdown
Mar 03, 2013 16:14 EST
Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil believes his side have shown they are perfectly capable of beating Manchester United on Tuesday night after two victories over Barcelona in the past week.
No new injury worries for Real
Mar 03, 2013 12:49 EST
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has called upon all of his 24-man first-team squad for their decisive Champions League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday.
Casillas wary of Barcelona backlash
Mar 02, 2013 06:44 EST
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is expecting a backlash from Barcelona when the two meet again in the league on Saturday after Madrid's 3-1 victory over the Catalans on Tuesday.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Iker Casillas Fernández | ||
| Date of birth | 20 May 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Real Madrid | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1990–1998 | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps (Gls)† | |
| 1998–1999 | Real Madrid C | 26 (0) | |
| 1999 | Real Madrid B | 4 (0) | |
| 1999– | Real Madrid | 361 (0) | |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1996 | Spain U15 | 1 (0) | |
| 1996–1998 | Spain U16 | 19 (0) | |
| 1997–1999 | Spain U17 | 10 (0) | |
| 1999 | Spain U18 | 4 (0) | |
| 1999 | Spain U20 | 2 (0) | |
| 1999–2000 | Spain U21 | 5 (0) | |
| 2000– | Spain | 101 (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 December 2009. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
