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Soccer News of Wednesday, 5 August 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

It was hard having him as an opponent - Messi on Casillas

Messi and Casillas Messi and Casillas

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi has praised Iker Casillas after the Real Madrid legendary goalkeeper retired from football.

Casillas announced his retirement after winning almost everything in club and international football.

Messi who faced the Spaniard multiple times in the El Classico described him as a tough opponent.

He appreciated Casillas "Not only because he was a benchmark in La Liga, but also because he managed to win everything internationally.

"You are a spectacular goalkeeper and it was really hard to have you as an opponent.

"But looking back, I also think that it was a pretty nice rivalry that made us have to outdo ourselves every time we faced each other", Lionel Messi said.