Playing in a competition like the Champions League is important for a player; it makes you feel much more of a professional in this sport. Iker Casillas More Quotes by Iker Casillas More Quotes From Iker Casillas Most kids dream of scoring the perfect goal. I've always dreamed of stopping it. Iker Casillas perfectdreamkids I don't want to be remembered as a good goalkeeper. I want to be remembered as a great person. Iker Casillas goalkeeperswantfootball The whole world knows that I am a Madridista by heart; White until the death. Iker Casillas whiteheartworld Playing so many important games in a prestigious competition like the Champions League, I have experience to call upon and I'm thankful for that. I hope the other players can feel more confident because of that. Of course we're facing a very tough tie; we know Juventus F.C. are the favourites, but sometimes excitement, desire, effort and bravery can overcome individual ability. Iker Casillas effortplayerleague Beyond remembering me as a good goalkeeper or a bad goalkeeper, I just hope that people remember me for being a good person. Iker Casillas goodmehopepeople As a keeper, you have more time, and you do hear more from the stands. Iker Casillas hearmoreyoutime The Champions League is where the best players in the world come together. Iker Casillas championsbesttogetherworld For goalkeepers, confidence comes from games and minutes. So whenever someone gives you an opportunity or shows faith in you, it always gives you a boost. Iker Casillas youconfidencefaithopportunity I understand that some people might think differently, but my duty is to take confidence from playing well. And I'm convinced that with my attitude and ability, everything will go back to being the way it was before. That's what we all want. The Madrid fans and me. Iker Casillas meconfidenceattitudepeople I'm quite nostalgic. I like looking back over the papers and watching videos. Iker Casillas lookingwatchingbacklooking-back Obviously, once you've won a World Cup, your mentality and responsibilities change. I'm not saying we now feel superior every time we play. But we do believe that, with our way of playing, we can achieve great things. We absolutely want to win it, as doing so would mean this generation has won every title possible. Iker Casillas greatyouchangetime Winning domestic tournaments like leagues, cups, and super cups adds to your standing in your country, but once you take a step forward in Europe and lift that European Cup, I think that prestige extends to the global stage. Iker Casillas stepthinkyouwinning I think a big part of success in football is mental, not physical. How you are inside your head matters more. Iker Casillas thinkyousuccessfootball If I look back, I can feel proud of the things I've won in the game, of everything I have achieved. I would like to say thank you to the fans. Iker Casillas gamelookyouthank-you I want to thank the people who have always supported me, my parents, my brother. Iker Casillas parentsmebrotherpeople When you've been out for five months, it takes a while to get everything straight in your head. Luckily, my coach and team-mates have treated me extremely well, because that's important when you're finding your way back. Iker Casillas meyouimportantway I would love to finish my career at Real Madrid. But I would not cause a scene if, one day, a coach were to come along and decide he doesn't need me. Only then would I look elsewhere. And I repeat: Real is my priority. Iker Casillas daylookmelove To be the best in a tournament like the World Cup is a success for me personally. Iker Casillas bestmesuccessworld I think I'm very calm in adversity, always remaining calm, and I don't panic. I think that's the main thing. Iker Casillas thinkalwayscalmadversity Spain always go into a tournament with the idea of performing the best we can. Iker Casillas bestgoalwaysspain
