The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Iker-Casillas-c16815 and Xavi Hernandez for winning the Prince of Asturias award.
Spanish internationals, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 and Real Madrid captains are the joint recipients of Prince of Asturias for sporting excellence.
Benat hailed the duo as someone of exalted status and will be remembered for a long time. The Real Betis talisman claimed that Casillas and Xavi are not only great players but exceptional individuals as well.
He added that they completely deserve the award, praising them for the way they welcomed him in La Roja setup.
" They are both some very great people and great players . I have shown and the award is well deserved. " He added: "I tried my Iker Casillas and Xavi as one since I arrived here. I appreciate the treatment they have given me," Benat said.
Roberto Soldado echoed the sentiments of Benat when asked to comment on the duo’s recent accolade. The Real Madrid youth academy graduate shared that they have won everything that the world of football has to offer, and are examples for everyone to follow
with their exemplary actions on and off the pitch.
He added that they were the best option for the accolade, and claimed that they deserve the award and more.
"They have won all the two, are an example to all athletes on and off the pitch. was definitely worth it, as it may deserve a lot more. "
Reflecting on questions posed regarding the need for new players in the Spanish team due to the age of established stars, Soldado rejected the notion, sharing that everyone has worked hard for their place in the team and they deserve it fully.
"Everyone works for a place in the team, now we have a friendly and then a World Cup qualifier. We have to prepare for the full game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Georgia-c2903. We start at home and have to start winning. I have high hopes and I hope to help the team win."
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