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ICONIC frame! Rohit Sharma meets Iker Casillas

ICONIC frame! Rohit Sharma meets Iker Casillas

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

It was a star-studded evening at Abu Dhabi as Rohit Sharma met Iker Casillas at the NBA Games 2024 in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

'Real' reason why Iker Casillas left...

'Real' reason why Iker Casillas left...

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Departing Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas was forced out by club president Florentino Perez and is too good to play for a 'third-tier' side like Porto, his parents were quoted as saying on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla replaces Iker Casillas at Real Madrid

Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla replaces Iker Casillas at Real Madrid

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Espanyol have agreed a deal for goalkeeper Kiko Casilla to join Real Madrid, the Catalan club said on Friday.

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.

Cavallo criticises Casillas for deleted 'I'm gay' Twitter post

Cavallo criticises Casillas for deleted 'I'm gay' Twitter post

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

"It's a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ ppl have to go through. To see my role models and legends of the game, make fun out of coming out and of my community, is beyond disrespectful," Cavallo said.

Porto goalkeeper Casillas suffers heart attack, taken to hospital

Porto goalkeeper Casillas suffers heart attack, taken to hospital

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Spain's World Cup winning captain Iker Casillas, 37, suffered a heart attack while training with his team Porto on Wednesday and was taken to hospital.

Goodbye St Iker - Spain legend Casillas calls time on career

Goodbye St Iker - Spain legend Casillas calls time on career

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Casillas had suffered a heart attack during a training session last year and has not played any competitive football since April, 2019.

What Was Deepika Wearing At FIFA?!

What Was Deepika Wearing At FIFA?!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

After her saffron bikini in Pathaan courted controversy in India, she found herself in a bigger fashion pickle on the global arena.

Casillas released from hospital after heart attack

Casillas released from hospital after heart attack

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas was released from hospital on Monday after suffering a heart attack in training last week.

Spain captain Busquets calls it a day

Spain captain Busquets calls it a day

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Busquets made 143 appearances for the national team after making his debut in 2009 in a 2-1 win away to Turkey, with only Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas having played more games.

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Deepika's So So Close To World Cup!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone unveiled the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday ahead of the final between Argentina and France at the Lusail stadium in Doha.

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Casillas, 37, would not confirm the decision, saying in a tweet that "a day will come when I will have to retire. Leave me to announce that news when the time comes."

Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Casillas was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before their separation in March 2021. The couple has two sons.

After Casillas heart-attack, wife says she has had cancer op

After Casillas heart-attack, wife says she has had cancer op

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The wife of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas, Sara Carbonero, has announced that she has undergone surgery for cancer just three weeks after the goalkeeper suffered a heart attack.

How Spain's De Gea turned criticism into inspiration...

How Spain's De Gea turned criticism into inspiration...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Criticism of David de Gea's performance after Spain's 2-1 defeat by Croatia is fuelling the goalkeeper's determination to do better in his team's Euro 2016 showdown with Italy.

PHOTOS: Russia declares World Cup open after glitzy show

PHOTOS: Russia declares World Cup open after glitzy show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia declared the soccer World Cup open on Thursday at a glitzy ceremony in Moscow headlined by British pop star Robbie Williams and Russian soprano Aida Garifullina.

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

'C'est fini', says tearful Casillas as he quits Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

"C'est fini". With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas brought to an end his farewell statement on Sunday to the Real Madrid fans he has served as first-team goalkeeper and captain for 16 seasons.

Euro 2016: Spain veteran Casillas hints at retirement

Euro 2016: Spain veteran Casillas hints at retirement

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has given a strong indication that he will retire from international footbal after 16 years. The 35-year-old did not play in any of Spain's four games at Euro 2016 with national team coach Vicente del Bosque picking Manchester United's David De Gea in goal. Casillas, who made his debut in 2000 and is Spain's most capped player with 167 appearances, posted a video on his twitter account (@casillasworld) of a Rambo film with the dialogue saying: "I don't know where but I'm going."

Real Madrid captain Casillas likely to join Porto

Real Madrid captain Casillas likely to join Porto

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Spanish reports say a two-year-deal is set to be inked

Real fight back to beat Atletico and win 10th European crown

Real fight back to beat Atletico and win 10th European crown

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Real Madrid secured a 10th European Cup when they snatched a stoppage-time equaliser before extra-time goals by Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo gave them a 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday.

End of an era as Casillas leaves Real Madrid

End of an era as Casillas leaves Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas left Real Madrid on Saturday after 16 seasons as an iconic figure at the Bernabeu.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

Casillas wants improvement from 'horrible' Real Madrid

Casillas wants improvement from 'horrible' Real Madrid

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas has called for a big improvement after the European champions suffered a surprise early-season setback at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday.

'I know what you're going to ask,' Mourinho snaps at reporter

'I know what you're going to ask,' Mourinho snaps at reporter

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho refused to be drawn on Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, a player he had a strained relationship with during their time together at Real Madrid.

Spain's Casillas gets surprise backing from Mourinho

Spain's Casillas gets surprise backing from Mourinho

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Spain goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas has received backing from an unexpected quarter after his woeful World Cup Group B performance against the Netherlands on Friday - his former coach at Real Madrid Jose Mourinho.

Key head-to-heads for the Champions League final

Key head-to-heads for the Champions League final

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Key head-to-heads in Saturday's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Euro 2016: Will Del Bosque drop De Gea?

Euro 2016: Will Del Bosque drop De Gea?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Spain goalkeeper David De Gea is in line to start their Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic on Monday despite being involved in an off-field controversy, coach Vicente del Bosque said on Sunday. The final decision, though, would be made on Monday.

Casillas close to bowing out despite clean sheet

Casillas close to bowing out despite clean sheet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas said he was keen to carry on racking up the international accolades after equalling the record for most caps by a European player but acknowledged he was closing in on retirement.

Casillas, Xavi win prestigious Spanish sports award

Casillas, Xavi win prestigious Spanish sports award

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Spain captain Iker Casillas and teammate Xavi Hernandez have been jointly awarded the nation's most prestigious sports prize, the Premio Principe de Asturias de los Deportes, the jury announced on Wednesday.

Ill-fated Casillas injured again

Ill-fated Casillas injured again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas was forced off in the 15th minute of Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League Group B romp at Galatasaray after sustaining a rib injury in a collision with team mate Sergio Ramos.

Real president denies report of Mourinho rift

Real president denies report of Mourinho rift

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez angrily denied a report in Marca sports daily on Thursday that said there was a rift between coach Jose Mourinho and club captains Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos.

Casillas battling to win back place in Real team

Casillas battling to win back place in Real team

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Real Madrid goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas says he is fighting to prove to coach Jose Mourinho that he deserves his place back in the side after the Portuguese controversially dropped him for last month's La Liga match at Malaga.

Mourinho defends decision to leave Casillas out again

Mourinho defends decision to leave Casillas out again

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has defended his decision to leave 2010 World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas out of his squad again for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Galatasaray.

Spain beat Portugal on penalties, reach final

Spain beat Portugal on penalties, reach final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Cesc Fabregas struck the winning spot kick as holders Spain beat Portugal 4-2 on penalties after their Euro 2012 semi-final ended goalless after extra time on Wednesday.

Familiar foe Ronaldo awaiting Spain in last four

Familiar foe Ronaldo awaiting Spain in last four

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Spain's Euro 2012 semi-final against Portugal will almost certainly hinge on how effectively the holders manage to shackle a familiar foe.

Benzema vows France will play like warriors against Spain

Benzema vows France will play like warriors against Spain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

France will field 11 warriors intent on proving Spain are not unbeatable when they play the world and European champions in a World Cup qualifier in Madrid on Tuesday, according to striker Karim Benzema.

Del Bosque backs out-of-favour Real keeper Casillas

Del Bosque backs out-of-favour Real keeper Casillas

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has spoken out in support of goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who has been warming the bench at Real Madrid despite recovering from a broken hand.

La Liga: Hat-trick man Ronaldo passes 300 goals for Madrid

La Liga: Hat-trick man Ronaldo passes 300 goals for Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick and passed the landmark of 300 club goals as Real Madrid put a turbulent week behind them with a 4-0 win at home to Getafe in La Liga on Sunday to close to within four points of second-placed Atletico Madrid.

King's Cup: Real Madrid advance to semis

King's Cup: Real Madrid advance to semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Real Madrid survived red cards for Fabio Coentrao and Angel Di Maria, and an injury to Iker Casillas, to draw 1-1 in Valencia, and qualify for the King's Cup semi-finals 3-1 on aggregate on Wednesday.

Abidal grabs Cup winner for Barcelona at Real

Abidal grabs Cup winner for Barcelona at Real

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Eric Abidal netted a rare but superbly-taken goal to give Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at holders Real Madrid in a King's Cup quarter-final first leg.