“Iker deserves the Balon d´Or"

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04 July 2008

Alfredo Di Stéfano also counting on Casillas “Iker deserves the Balon d'Or"

Alejandro González

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Alfredo Di Stéfano also counting on Casillas

Laura Osorio / Translation by Matthew Goltz

He's the voice of authority. With two Balon d'Ors to boast of and the Super Balon d'Or recognizing him as the best player of all time, Alfredo di Stéfano added his two cents as to who he thinks should win the award. The Blond Arrow has pledged his full support to recent European champion, Iker Casillas.

On the day of his 82nd birthday, Alfredo di Stéfano joined the Realmadrid.com initiative to support Iker Casillas' quest for the next Balon d'Or. The President of Honor, who won the award in 1957 and 1959, has pledged his support to the Madridista keeper and offered his reasons for doing so: "There's no doubt in my mind that he deserves it. Beside being an excellent player, he's a great person.".

Di Stéfano, who didn't miss any of the recently-concluded Euro, said he is proud of the Real Madrid goalkeeper, who this year has gone above and beyond to win the Balon d'Or.

Regarding new Spanish national team coach Vicente del Bosque, "I wish him all the best. Those of us who support Spain hope everything goes well for him because we want the kids to keep making us proud," said the President of Honor.

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