Real Madrid goal-keeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815, stated that his club has universal values as it understands the varying ideologies that exist in the world.
The Blancos captain is happy with Real and what it stands for. He believes that Real Madrid are a universal club and because of that they are able to understand the different ideologies of the world.
“I like the club where it is. It is universal and transversal. We respect and understand the ideologies around the globe and that has greatness.”
The Spanish international was also asked about whether he believes clubs should get themselves involved in politics. It was http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 who raised some eyebrows when they declared their support for a Catalan independence.
Iker strongly opposes mixing sports with politics. He believes players should only focus on their sports and refrain from making any controversial comments. He stated the fact that even a simple phrase can be taken out of context these days.
Therefore, the 31-year-old urged his players to stay away from these issues, especially in this time of a globally-connected world.
“The players would do wrong to mix sports with politics too, as any phrase of our can be taken out of context and may become national debate nowadays with social networking. It is better to be away from these issues.”
The veteran shot-stopper was also questioned about the financial crisis that have plagued his country. He mentioned that he is fully aware of what is taking place in the world and especially in his country. He admitted that they even talk about it every
day in the dressing room.
Casillas also rejected the notion that since they are highly-paid celebrities, the economic crisis in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 has not affected him and the likes of him are simply disconnected from the rest of the society. He admitted that he personally knows people who are
suffering because of this.
“Of course we talk about the crisis in the dressing room. Being a player that people recognize on the television does not mean we are disconnected. Iker Casillas has friends, family and people that he knows who are suffering.”
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