After a rather disappointing finish to what was a barnstorming 2008, Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is hoping that 2009 will be just as memorable, if not more.
Speaking to the club’s official website, ‘San Iker’ took the opportunity to send his well wishes during the holiday period while also looking forward to the new year.
“I want to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody, especially those who support us.
“We hope to make 2009 an unforgettable year for all Madridistas,” he beamed.
Casillas enjoyed without doubt the best year of his already illustrious career in 2008 when he guided Real Madrid to their 31st La Liga title. In the process, he went on to claim the Zamora Trophy as the best goalkeeper in the league in the 2007/08 campaign, before captaining Spain to Euro 2008 glory in Austria-Switzerland, the highlight of which – aside from lifting the trophy itself – was his outstanding double save during the penalty shoot-out against Italy in the quarter finals.
His form took a sensational dip over the past few months but he has returned to his best in the last two games of the year, against Barcelona and Valencia, and he will be hoping to pick up where he left off as Madrid kick-start 2009 against Villarreal.
KS Leong, Goal.com
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