Iker Casillas Charity Tour In Peru

Cristiano Ronaldo Could Lose Out on Ballon d’Or

Posted 7/12/2008 on American Soccer Reader

The level of anti-Cristiano Ronaldo sentiment should not be underestimated, though if you ever find yourself thinking it weak consider reports out of Italy saying Real Madrid goaltender Iker Casillas and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres are favorites for the Ballon d’Or. The Ballon d’Or, or Golden Ball, is given by France Football to the player [...]

Poll: Did A Spaniard Swoop The Ballon D’Or?

Posted 7/9/2008 on The Offside

Reports from the Italian media are to be taken with a half of half of a grain of salt…and reports from the Italian media state that the two new favorites for the Ballon D’Or are Fernando Torres and Iker Casillas of Spain. However, it can’t be a huge surprise because those who select the award [...]

Iker Casillas in Peru

Posted 7/9/2008 on Kickette Blog

Iker Casillas has been visiting Peru with Plan Internaciaonal, a charity that helps support impoverished and abandoned children.  Whilst in Peru, Iker did many worthy and generous things, which mainly involved him looking attractive whilst doing many worthy and generous things.  Must have been in the contract. A few randoms: - Our dear Iker may be in need a few fash-tips ...

L`EQUIPE PUTS FERNANDO TORRES & IKER CASILLAS AS FAVOURITES FOR THE GOLDEN BALL

Posted 7/9/2008 on SPANISH FOOTBALL & SPORTS

According to French Football Magazine "L´Equipe" Spanish Football players FERNANDO TORRES & IKER CASILLAS are firm favourites for this years FRANCE FOOTBALL GOLDEN BALL AWARD ( Best World Player... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports

Deep thought: If Nadal wins Wimbledon it will be because of Spain's Euro success

Posted 7/6/2008 on SoccerBlog.com

Not as far fetched as it appears. Rafael Nadal is a soccer freak whose friend is Iker Casillas, Spain and Real Madrid goalie. The two have a common purpose in sport, how best to keep the ball out of the net. Update: Federer and Nadal, tied at two sets apiece. This is turning into a classic. Update 2: Nadal wins and he can finally break open that champagne that he has kept on ice since ...

Euro 2008 - 20 Pictures of the Spanish Triumph

Posted 7/3/2008 on mCalcio.com

By now, you’ve probably figured mCalcio.com (i.e. me) likes pictures. Needless to say, I am a strong believer that “ a powerful image can speak louder than a thousand words “. So presenting to you, a selection of 20 images giving tribute to Spain’s Euro 2008 triumph in Sunday’s final. Enjoy. And once again, ¡Viva España! . .  ...

Arsenal Star Fabregas named in Euro Team of the Tournament

Posted 7/3/2008 on BlogsFC Site Wide Feed

Cesc Celebrating Fabregas along with 8 other Spainish players have been selected in the UEFA EURO 2008 Team of the Tournament. The midfield maestro joined Iker Casillas, Carlos Marchena, Carles Puyol, Marcos Senna, Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta, Fernando Torres and David Villa in the team that was chosen by a nine-strong group of expereinced football technicians. [...]

Well Suited: Team Spain

Posted 7/2/2008 on Kickette Blog

images via KEYSTONE Press Few things fuel our fantasies (and over use of alliterations) than when we reflect upon our F5 number one, Iker Casillas. Especially when we consider him in his well-earned captain’s role for Spain.  You know:  He’s in charge; Giving orders; Leading the action; In complete control; and in possession of his weirdly ...

Beckham backs Casillas for Ballon D'Or glory

Published 7/13/2008 on ESPNsoccernet

David Beckham has backed the claims of Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas to win the Ballon D'Or as footballer of the year. > >

Butragueno backs Casillas for Ballon d'Or (AFP)

Published 7/11/2008 on Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News

Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas, who played a key role in Spain's Euro 2008 victory, should win the Ballon d'Or award as the world footballer of the year, Spanish legend Emilio Butragueno said Friday.