July 20, 2015

Totti: It's a shame iconic Casillas is gone


The 38-year-old one-club man mourned the departure of the Real Madrid legend and hailed him as a "great man" ahead of Roma's friendly against the Spanish side

Roma star Francesco Totti has said that it is "a shame" to see an "icon" like Iker Casillas leave Real Madrid.

The 34-year-old goalkeeper brought an end to a 25-year period at the Santiago Bernabeu last week when he departed to join Porto.

Robben: Quality Vidal can help any team


The winger believes the midfielder could be a huge asset to Bayern Munich as he nears a move to the Allianz Arena

Arjen Robben has revealed his delight at the prospect of teaming up with Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal at Bayern Munich next season.

The two clubs have agreed a €40 million fee for the Chile international, while the player's agent negotiated personal terms with the Bavarians on Tuesday.

Xavi 'angry and sad' at Casillas treatment


The Spain legend has criticised Real Madrid for the way they handled the departure of his friend and admits that he will vote in the Barcelona presidential election

Barcelona legend Xavi says Real Madrid's treatment of Iker Casillas over his departure has left "a bad taste" in his mouth.

The goalkeeper, who won five league titles and the Champions League three times during a 25-year period at the Santiago Bernabeu that started when he was nine-years-old, sat alone in Madrid's media room as he announced his departure from the club on Sunday in an emotional press conference.
The club were criticised for the way the announcement was handled, which lead to them putting together a last-minute tribute for the club icon.

Marquez: Ronaldo looks set to leave Real Madrid


Iker Casillas' agent says it is not normal for the Portugal attacker to have sold his image rights to a company owned by Valencia president Peter Lim

Iker Casillas ' agent, Santos Marquez, believes that Cristiano Ronaldo 's decision to sell his image rights to a company owned by Valencia president Peter Lim suggests that the forward is set to leave Real Madrid .

Ronaldo is under contract until 2018 but raised eyebrows on June 29 when he announced that he had signed a deal with Mint Media.

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