Legend Iker Casillas retires from football after deciding to run for Spanish FA Presidency

One of greatest goalkeepers in recent history, Iker Casillas has called it quits from sport after having anunced his candidacy for President of Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). goalkeeper who has t played a single game after surviving a heart attack back in May 2019, anunced his decision to run for President post on Monday through a Twitter post.

According to Spanish media, FC Porto President Jorge Nu Pinto da Costa confirmed Iker Casillas' retirement as he told reporters on Tuesday that before anuncing his candidacy, Casillas met club President for lunch and informed him of his decision to end his career.

"His attitude has excited me a lot. He has been impressive throughout his career, made in only two clubs, Porto and Real Madrid," Spanish media quoted da Costa saying. After surviving a heart attack during a training session back in May 2019, Casillas had joined technical team of FC Porto but never made an on-pitch appearance. Although, he has never anunced his retirement officially yet. 

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Casillas led Spain to ir first World Cup in 2010

Considered as one of greatest goalkeepers in game, Casillas won UEFA Champions League three-times in 2000, 2002 and 2014. Spanish goalkeeper is amongst few to have played more than 1,000 professional games. After 25 years at Real Madrid, Casillas had signed for Porto in 2015 with which he won Portuguese league in 2018 and exceeded 150 games with Dragons shirt.

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Casillas was made Spain's captain in 2008 and he went on to win European Championship that year. goalkeeper also led Spain to ir first World Cup win in 2010 and retained European Championship in 2012. Casillas was minated for Ballon d'Or award in 2008, ranking fourth overall. He has won all major club and international championship titles for which he was eligible with Real Madrid and Spain.

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