Iker Casillas

Iker Casillas reveals account HACKED after 'I'm Gay' Tweet

Iker Casillas was married to a sports journalist Sara Carbonero for 5 years and has two children with her. The couple got separated in March 2021

Oct 09, 2022, 18:41 PM IST

Spanish World Cup winner and former Real Madrid player Iker Casillas announces retirement

Casillas represented Spain in 167 matches and led the Spanish team to its first-ever FIFA World Cup title in 2010. 

Aug 04, 2020, 18:02 PM IST

Porto goalie Iker Casillas released from hospital after heart attack

The Spaniard, 37, thanked medics at the hospital in Porto, Portugal, as well as the thousands of people who wished him well.

May 06, 2019, 20:28 PM IST

Spain`s World Cup winning captain Iker Casillas suffers heart attack, taken to hospital: Club statement

Casillas who played 167 times for Spain, famously captained his country to their first and only World Cup win in 2010 as well as the 2008 and 2012 European Championships.

May 01, 2019, 21:10 PM IST

Iker Casillas behind anti-David de Gea campaign, hints Jose Mourinho

Escalating his war of words with Iker Casillas, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hinted that the former Real Madrid goalkeeper is running a campaign to remove David de Gea from the Spanish football team. 

Nov 24, 2018, 17:58 PM IST

FIFA's The Best awards jury to include Ronaldo Nazario, Kaka, Iker Casillas

FIFA's The Best Football Awards revealed on Wednesday the list of retired soccer legends who are to serve as judges.

Jul 04, 2018, 22:44 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Ex-Spain captain Iker Casillas downplays criticism of David de Gea's performance

"I think that (criticism) is normal when the bar is set too high because people expect maximum effort, but what is truly important is what comes next," Casillas said. 

Jun 21, 2018, 16:57 PM IST

Russia inaugurates FIFA World Cup with ceremony boycotted by Western leaders

Key Western leaders boycotted the ceremony to avoid legitimizing the Putin state.

Jun 15, 2018, 11:58 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Iker Casillas presents FIFA World Cup trophy at Luzhniki stadium

 Iker Casillas was accompanied by Russian model Natalia Vodianova and presented the trophy that the winning team on the July 15 final will be awarded.

Jun 15, 2018, 11:33 AM IST

Iker Casillas makes 1000th appearance in Porto loss

Iconic Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas played the 1000th match of his career on Monday as Portuguese title contenders Porto suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat at Belenenses.

Apr 03, 2018, 16:24 PM IST

Sergio Ramos desires to be the most capped Spanish player

The record, held by Iker Casillas, stands at 167 caps but Ramos has that number in his sights and hinted he is ready to prolong his international career beyond this year’s World Cup.

Mar 23, 2018, 10:17 AM IST

World Cup winner Victor Valdes heads for private life after signing off

Valdes, who starred for Barcelona between 2002-2014 and last appeared for Middlesbrough in England seven months ago, pulled the plug on his Twitter and Instagram feeds.

Jan 04, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Springboard for future football stars

India is hosting the 17th edition of the mega-event, the country's first-ever FIFA tournament, from October 6 to 28.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:24 PM IST

Watch: Mayanti Langer finally gets to interview husband Stuart Binny

The India all-rounder first hit a brilliant 46-ball 87, then took two wickets in a winning cause. He was also adjudged the man of the match.

Sep 08, 2017, 23:01 PM IST

2018 World Cup qualifier: Gianluigi Buffon smells wind of change as Spain arrive without Iker Casillas

Iker Casillas`s omission from the Spain squad by newly-appointed coach Julen Lopetegui has made Buffon realise he cannot go on forever.

Oct 06, 2016, 09:03 AM IST

Euro 2016: Spain veteran Iker Casillas hints at retirement after team's defeat against Italy

De Gea made a string of saves to keep Spain within striking distance of Italy on Monday before Antonio Conte`s men got a late second goal for a 2-0 second-round win.

Jun 29, 2016, 22:31 PM IST

Spain 1 - 0 Czech Republic: Gerard Pique header beats resolute Czechs in Euro 2016

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique headed a late winner as defending champions Spain overcame a resolute and determined Czech Republic 1-0 in their Group D opener in Toulouse on Monday.

Jun 13, 2016, 20:44 PM IST

David De Gea scandal won`t destabilise Spain: Pedro

Chelsea forward Pedro Rodriguez insisted Saturday that Spain`s quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive European Championship will not be blown off course by sex scandal claims against goalkeeper David De Gea.

Jun 11, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

Spain held in Romania on record night for Iker Casillas

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas equalled the record of most international caps for a European player on Sunday as two-time defending European champions Spain drew 0-0 against Romania in Cluj.

Mar 28, 2016, 03:58 AM IST

Euro 2016 win would be extraordinary for Spain, feels Iker Casillas

Spain are the only nation to successfully defend the tournament since its inception in 1960, having lifted the trophy in 2008 and 2012.

Mar 01, 2016, 19:38 PM IST