Iker Casillas urges Carles Puyol to play vintage El Clasico once lockdown is through

Former Real Mrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has urged his former Spain teammate Carles Puyol to play a vint El Clasico once lockdown ends. Spain has emerged as one of worst-affected countries in world with thousands of deaths in past month. country remains under complete lockdown to curb spre of pandemic.

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Real Mrid vs Barcelona El Clasico: LaLiga tweets on Xavi

It all began with a LaLiga tweet stating that watching former Barcelona midfielder Xavi play was "delicious". His former teammate Andres Iniesta replied to tweet. tweet, when translated from Spanish to English, re, “And even more to see it at 5 meters every day”, agreeing to LaLiga's tweet.

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Real Mrid vs Barcelona El Clasico: Carles Puyol comments on LaLiga's tweet

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol n got involved and heaped praise on midfield duo of Xavi and Andres Iniesta. His tweet, when translated to English re, “You can't imagine what it was like to see you two play from a few meters behind.”

Vint El Clasico: Iker Casillas urges Carles Puyol for a vint game

Later on, Iker Casillas joined three Barcelona legends on Twitter. His tweet re, “It was funny, but I h to play against you three several times in my career." He furr said that y should arrange for a vint El Clasico, involving all retired players once coronavirus nightmare ends, with proceeds from event to go towards coronavirus relief.

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Vint El Clasico: Andres Iniesta, Carles Puyol agree to Iker Casillas' suggestion

Iker Casillas’ suggestion didn’t go in vain. Andres Iniesta quickly responded, saying he was rey for game. Former Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas also joined in conversation. He asked Casillas on who would be referee for vint Clasico. Although this was a Twitter conservation, fans have been buzzing with excitement since at prospect of witnessing football legends like Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol take field for a vint El Clasico again. 

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