Iker Casillas announces that he will stand for the elections of the Spanish Football Federation | LaLiga Santander 2019

Iker Casillas, still with contract with the Porto, has announced through its Twitter account that it is presented to the elections of the Real Federacin Espaola de Ftbol, which will be celebrated this year and in which to compete with Luis Rubiales. In a series of publications in his personal account, the goalkeeper thanks the Portuguese club, in a decision that seems to be the end of his football career, although the player has not talked about it in his statement.

“We are working with the utmost respect and decision in our candidacy. More than 23,000 voters await us in fair and transparent elections. 139 asamblestas will decide “, resumi Casillas, who added the hashtag # IkerCasillas2020

The former Spanish international had met a few days ago with representatives of the Higher Sports Council (CSD), including the new Secretary of State, Irene Lozano, and had conveyed his interest in running for the next election.

The election date It is still an unknown, since the Federation chaired by Luis Rubiales has asked for a advancement to the CSD, which should be pronounced shortly. The Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) has made an unfavorable report on the advance, although it is not binding.