Dubai: Real Madrid and Spain legend Iker Casillas said on Sunday that the Spanish powerhouse will continue to be the best club in the world in the foreseeable future.
"In the 21st century, Real Madrid have already achieved six European cups. It's easy to say it, but it's more difficult to do it than to say it" Casillas said.
"Well, yes, it's difficult when you have to put an end to your career given my circumstances when you suffer a heart attack, you have no other... you have to stop. You have to think of retirement. That's not the case. I was in football when a player decides to end his career, you give yourself months to play with your brain. It's true that when I went to Portugal, I was already an older player - 37-38 years, and I could see my football, Of course, I cannot complain because if I look back and I see all that I have achieved, I think I can be proud and happy about it. Now there are new challenges that are also important and also are also beautiful," he added.
"Of course, it is still the most important club in the world, there is no doubt about it. That is what this is about. We want to keep on being the best."
"Well, we will still carry on what was started last century, the 20th century. In the 21st century, Real Madrid have already achieved six European cups. It's easy to say it, but it's more difficult to do it than to say it. Cris (Cristiano Ronaldo) has also contributed to that. Of course, it is still the most important club in the world, there is no doubt about it. That is what this is about. We want to keep on being the best, competing against our opponents. Everyone wants to be the best club in the 21st century, but of course, Real Madrid is the favourite at the moment - we are getting all the merits," he concluded.
