Real Madrid Blog

Top athletes have to take care of their bodies conscientiously. And for some, it means purchasing a super-expensive insurance policy to protect their most valuable body parts. Here’s a top five of the most expensive athletes’ body parts insurance... three of which are playing with the Real Madrid!

1. Iker Casillas, Goal Keeper, Real Madrid
   

   The famous real Madrid keeper made sure he would always be able to keep his goal and insured his hands for no less than €7.5 million.

Once again Real Madrid demonstrate the quality that their players cherish so much in the Euro 2012. There were 10 players from our team that were on the field during the semi-finals of the championship and once again they have all shown great sportsmanship

A special mention goes out to both our captain, Iker Casillas, and our striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who with their actions have led their national teams to the top.

The American magazine Sports Illustrated's World XI has chosen Iker Casillas as the best goalkeeper in the world, according to the Real Madrid web-site. But, Iker Casillas is not the only Real Madrid player awarded. Cristiano Ronaldo has also been recognised and selected as one of the best forwards during the 2010-2011 season.

IKER CASILLAS

Last year, the hottest couple in Spain was not Pique and Shakira, but Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero.

They were the main target of Spanish gossip press and the envy of many men and women.

The handsome goalkeeper of Real Madrid and one of the most beautiful sport journalists of the moment were going out and working together!

Jose Mourinho was extremely proud of his men's performance last Saturday's derby Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid. He thought they gave their all on the pitch and showcased tremendous sacrifice for all Madridismo to see and feel.

Real Madrid dominated the match in the first half and they reacted emotionally after half-time. They managed to take three important points despite their tiredness.