However, none of that would have been possible had goalkeeper Iker Casillas not come up huge with two crucial saves against Dutch winger Arjen Robben. The entire World Cup final was played intensely.

But his star had waned by 2015; Casillas was at fault for Atletico Madrid’s goal in the 2014 Champions League final and was humiliated at the World Cup by Arjen Robben a month later. Rather than ...

Casillas was named best goalkeeper, and Robben was crowned the best player of the tournament. Ribéry then caused some laughs by attempting to “share” the award with his former partner in crime.

Fabien Barthez, Gigi Buffon and Iker Casillas conceded just two goals for a triumphant World Cup team. FIFA spotlights the record they share.

The Real Madrid goalkeeper played a pivotal role in Spain conquering the sport by making a miraculous save against Netherlands winger Arjen Robben in the final. Casillas charged off his line to ...