Casillas supports Ochoa to participate in the World Cup for the sixth time: He is still full of fighting spirit at the age of 40
6686 Sports News on November 12 According to the "Record" report, legendary Spanish goalkeeper Casillas attended the International Football Hall of Fame ceremony in Pachuca, Mexico, and expressed his support for Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa, who is preparing for the sixth World Cup.
Casillas expressed surprise at Ochoa's 40-year-old age, but emphasized that the final decision should belong to the coaching staff. "If Ochoa is in good form and the coach thinks he is suitable, why can't he go? Of course!" Casillas made it clear.
The legendary Spanish goalkeeper also sent his most sincere blessings to Ochoa and said that because the two played the same position, Ochoa was part of a "special brotherhood" in football. "I chose to retire when I was 40, and now Ochoa has reached that age. If he feels good about himself, now is the best time. I wish him all the best because he and I belong to the same group of goalkeepers," Casillas said.
Finally, Casillas pointed out the "secret" of Ochoa's ability to maintain competitive form at this age. "When I was 40 years old, my competitive form was still good, but I was exhausted physically and mentally. And Ochoa was still full of fighting spirit. This is the gap between us." Casillas concluded.
