Article
12 November 2009
Alberto Navarro / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell
Iker Casillas willl earn his 100th cap with Spain in Saturday's match against Argentina. Only two other Spanish players have reached that number: Zubizarreta (126) and Raul (102). Casillas will become the 164th player to earn at least 100 international caps. Others are legends such as Matthäus, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Maldini, Cannavaro and Hagi.
Other goalkeepers in this select group of players are Dino Zoff, Peter Schmeichel, Edwin Van der Sar, Kasey Keller, Jorge Campos and Taffarel. The goalkeepers with the most international caps are Saudi Mohammed al Deayea and Mexican Claudio Suarez (177 each). Casillas will wear a special pair of gloves to commemorate the event.
"I am very excited about this," said Iker, "I've earned it through my performances with Real Madrid. My favourite moments as an international were my debut and being the first to lift the 2008 Euro trophy."
On the other hand, Iker Casillas will probably play his 100th match in the Champions League on 25 November, when the Whites are set to face FC Zurich.
CASILLAS TO EARN 100TH CAP
THE BEST GOALKEEPER IN THE WORLD'S BEST SAVE