¿POR QUÉ MERECE IKER EL BALÓN DE ORO?
（这句是西班牙语，好象看懂一点，偶猜想是：为什么卡西不能获得今年的金球奖呢？）
Iker Casillas deserves the Balon d'Or
because…
1. He had a tremendously successful year:
Champion of Europe and champion of Spain. The Balon d'Or recognizes
a player's performance between January and December, during which
Casillas won La Liga and the Euro and conceded the fewest goals in
each.
2. He has an amazing track record:
Only 27
years old, Iker has already won four league titles, two European
Cups, two Spanish Super Cups, one European Super Cup, and now, one
European Championship. In 2000 he
3. His flawless technique:
Agility, reflexes, one-on-one dominance, sure-handed down low,
sure-handed up high. His technique is simply flawless. He reaches
balls no one else can. He moves like none other and is always a
step ahead. His saves translate into countless points for his
team.
4. His stats:
Casillas has already been
capped 82 times, only bested by Fernando Hierro -89-, Raúl -102-,
and
5. The symbol of a generation:
A new Spain
packed with Champions. Modern, brave, and proud. A generation of
athletes born in the 80's who astonish both home and abroad. Iker
has become a pillar of Madridismo and the club with the world's
largest fanbase. His human touch, his transparency. A simple,
humble, and down to earth guy.
6. He's a leader:
Whether it's
7. He's a product of the academy:
The Quinta
del Buitre took shape within the Sports City, and rarely have we
seen similar cases since. Players who stay put are a rare breed.
Raúl
8. Recognition of a championship:
Tradition
dictates that those who step up in summer competitions are
recognized by France Football come December. Such was the case for
Cannavaro in 2006, Ronaldo in 2002, Zidane in 1998, Sammer in 1996,
Mattäus in 1990, and so on. So now it's Casillas' turn, not just
for his performance against Italy, but because of his perfect Euro
during which he conceded just one goal in five matches.
9. History says so:
Ever since Lev
Yashin
10. He's more than just an athlete:
Realizing
what they represent, many footballers take advantage of their
privileged situation to help those in need, and Casillas is always
on the front line. He's joined forces in the battle against malaria
in Sierra Leon and several months ago with Rafa Nadal organized a
benefit match whose proceeds were donated to this ongoing struggle.
Iker is also an active partner
And one last reason... He's the best.
These ten reasons are technical and objective, and sentimental
and subjective. But there is one which stands
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