With Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Iker Casillas collected numerous titles. Now the goalkeeper icon wants to build on his most successful time in another role.
- Iker Casillas wants to become president of the Spanish Football Association .
- Real Madrid club legend confirmed his plan for candidacy .
- The Spaniard is still tied to FC Porto until June 2020 .
Madrid / Porto - The presidency of the Spanish Football Association could soon be filled by a prominent club legend. Iker Casillas , long-time goalkeeper of Real Madrid and three-time Champions League winner there, has announced that he wants to run as the new president of the RFED and has published a corresponding confirmation on social networks. "Yes, I will apply for the presidency," confirms the world champion and two-time European champion.
Sí, me presentaré a la Presidencia de la @RFEF cuando se convoquen las elecciones. Juntos vamos a poner nuestra Federación a la altura del mejor fútbol del mundo: el de España. # IkerCasillas2020 pic.twitter.com/kHkBChqh4m
- Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) February 17, 2020Iker Casillas plans to run for president of the Spanish Federation
This process would mean the official end of his career , after the 38-year-old - currently under contract with FC Porto until June 2020 - is currently recovering from the consequences of a heart attack . There was another stroke of fate for Casillas in 2019 when his wife, sports reporter Sara Carbonera fell ill with cancer.
The election for the new president of the Spanish Football Association is to take place between May and October this year. As ex-Real Madrid professional Casillas explained, Porto's president has already been informed of his application plans.
RFEF: Iker Casillas wants to build on the successful Spanish era
Iker Casillas, who took part in no less than 20 Champions League seasons, already formulates ambitious goals in the event of election success : The keeper wants to build on the successful era of "Furia Roja" when, within four years (2008 to 2012 ) won the three most important titles (2 x EM, 1 x WM).
"Together we will raise our association to the level of the world's best football, " promised the motivated goalkeeper icon and father of two sons. However, Casillas is not the only candidate to throw his hat in the ring to succeed current President Luis Rubiales .
Spain's former head of government Mariano Rajoy is also considering a candidacy for the RFEF presidency, according to the media. Casillas and Rajoy are said to be the favorite candidates in the current president's opponents' camp. Another contender with good chances is professional league boss Javier Tebas.
PF with dpa