LaLiga ambassador Rohit Sharma lauds Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas on 'glorious' career

Indian opening batsman and LaLiga ambassor Rohit Sharma took to Twitter to send his congratulatory wishes to legendary Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas following his retirement on Tuesday. Iker Casillas officially anunced his retirement from football on social media and a number of fans sent in ir heartfelt wishes to 39-year-old. Casillas' last professional game was a 2-2 league draw for Porto against Rio Ave on April 26, 2019. Casillas has t played competitive football since May 2019 after he suffered a heart attack during a training session with Porto. 

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Iker Casillas retires: Casillas retirement wishes pour in on social media

On Tuesday, Iker Casillas anunced his retirement from football on social media. Casillas explained that it was most difficult day of his sporting career but it was time to say goodbye. Spanish icon went on to thank Real Mrid and Porto along with all of his teammates and coaches who h been a part of his incredible journey. Tributes from fans poured in following Iker Casillas retirement news and LaLiga ambassor Rohit Sharma also jumped on bandwagon to send in his wishes for Real Mrid and Spain great.

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Iker Casillas retires: LaLiga ambassor Rohit Sharma sends wishes

Indian cricket superstar Rohit Sharma congratulated Iker Casillas on his 'glorious career' in a Twitter tribute to Spanish legend. Sharma referred to Casillas as 'San Iker' and stated that Real Mrid legend me his mark in LaLiga history having been associated with Spanish giants for 25 years. LaLiga brand ambassor Rohit Sharma also thanked Casillas for being an inspiration to countless or youngsters around world.

Rohit Sharma was anunced as brand ambassor of LaLiga in December 2019 and became  first n-footballer in league’s 90-year-old history to endorse brand. Sharma revealed that he was a massive Real Mrid fan in school and always dreamt of an opportunity to be associated with LaLiga. 

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Iker Casillas career achievements and titles

During his time at Real Mrid, Iker Casillas won five LaLiga titles, three UCLs, two Spanish Cups, four Spanish Super Cups and two Spanish Cups. At Porto, Casillas won  Primeira Liga and two Portuguese Super Cups. At international level, Casillas won two Euro Championships (2008, 2012) and one World Cup with Spain in 2010. 

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