Madrid and Spain captain Iker Casillas has discussed his legacy, declaring: "I hope I'm remembered as a player who gave everything for Real and Spain."
Casillas has obtained an impressive haul of medals during his career, but confessed that he has a soft spot for Madrid's European triumph under Vicente del Bosque 13 years ago - when goals from Fernando Morientes, Steve Mcmanaman and Raúl gave 'Los Blancos' a 3-0 win over Valencia in Paris - because "it was the first thing I won in my professional career and for the first trophy to be the Champions League was incredible."
Although the keeper has a long way to go until retiring, he discussed his legacy as a player - and hopes that he is remembered "as a player who wore the shirt of Real Madrid and Spain with pride and respect, and who gave everything for both shirts."
Reflecting on his career beginnings, Casillas - who is to lend his image to an advertising campaign for Hyundai - insisted that he would never forget the first goal he conceded: "It was [Athletic Bilbao forward] Julen Guerrero at San Mamés. We drew 2-2 and that day was my debut in a Real Madrid shirt."
Touching on his idols as a child, he explained that he was "a faithful follower of all the goalkeepers who have played for Real Madrid." However, he admitted that there was always one role model in particular: former Manchester United and Denmark keeper Peter Schmeichel.
Looking ahead to the future, Casillas said: "My aim is to win as much silverware as possible, because that makes me happy. I know that also makes the Madrid fans and all the supporters of the national team happy."
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