A few weeks ago, Don Balon named their top five hottest Spaniards an effort we wholeheartedly support.

Votes were cast by female journalists and other members of sport media, and the winner's list is to be expected:

nummy with a side of hotsauce.

Iker Casillas took their top spot as "superguapo"; the other selects are included after the jump for your perusal.

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Iker Casillas

Ok. ... Getting sleepy in the press conference. This isn't good. ... Maybe if I just cross my arms and tilt my head back, no one will know I'm slowly losing consciousness. ... Yeah. I think this is working. I look perfectly normal like this. ... Oh no.

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A double international milestone was reached this past weekend, when both Italy's Gigi Buffon and Spain's Iker Casillas made their 100th international appearances on the same day. Nice little co-incidence as they are arguably (or maybe inarguably) the two best keepers in the world today.

Let me tell you what this is not: This is not a Buffon vs Casillas "who's better?

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The Real Madrid & Spanish International Goalkeeper IKER CASILLASreaches a milestone tomorrow when he lines-up to play the FriendlyInternational against Argentina: his 100th International Cap.(Iker Casillas debut year 2000)The 28 year old Spanish National Team Captain will only have aheadof him Real Madrid team-mate Raúl (102 Caps) & ex-GoalkeeperAndoni Zubizarreta (126 Caps), both of which with Click to continue reading...

Este día Adidas hizo la presentación del jersey con el que jugará España en la próxima Copa del Mundo Sudáfrica 2010.

El diseño no es muy innovador y se asemeja a algunos otros jerseys ya presentados (ejemplo Argentina, Alemania o México), aunque los colores usados para esta playera se asimilan a uniformes de otros mundiales, pero donde llama la atención es con el uniforme que portaran los arqueros españoles (en este caso Iker Casillas), los cuales tendría una playera con un diseño similar al uniforme de Luis Miguel Arconada, aquel mítico portero que defendió el arco español en el mundial de España 82.

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Ante la vergonzosa eliminación del Real Madrid en la Copa del Rey, les presentamos las grandes diferencias entre los dos equipos:

Real Madrid

• Temporadas en primera división: Todas
• División: Primera española
• Presupuesto anual: 420 millones de euros
• Capacidad de su estadio: 80,354 personas
• Figuras: Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Karim Benzema, Xabi Alonoso, Raúl, Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Ruud Van Nistelrooy e Higuaín
• Director Técnico: Manuel Pellegrini (En las próximas horas puede cambiar)

AD Alcorcón

• Temporadas en primera división: Ninguna
• División: Segunda B española
• Presupuesto anual: 1.

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Si les dijera que en el Vicente Calderón el marcador final fue 3-2 a favor de los blancos me dirían que seguramente estuvo movido el partido pero al contrario, hubo dominio galáctico y al final vino la reacción de los colchoneros que no pudieron alcanzar al Real Madrid.

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With much of the qualification process almost complete and South Africa 2010 looming large, it would make sense to assess some of the world's best custodians who will be present during the World Cup. Goalkeepers such as Petr Cech will be excluded from the discussion since their nation failed to qualify for next summer's big event.

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The UEFA Champions League had a full set of group stage matches on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 including AC Milan hosting Real Madrid at the San Siro. Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.

AC Milan draws with Real Madrid 1-1 Video Highlights

Real Madrid started the match with most of the possession and chances early.

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NOTHING excites us more than meeting a fellow chica who plies her trade in the truly madcap world of the football media. So when Futbolita encountered Kay Murray, the fresh face of Real Madrid TV (which telecasts on Sky TV and Digital in Spain), it was a bit like talking to a long lost hermana. Click to continue reading...

Oscar Ustari can only stare blankly as Gonzalo Higuaín beats him for a second time.

The fashionable district. The working-class south. The established. The disrespected. Commerce. Industry. A comparison between the two top Madrid clubs. Getafe just wants to be in the conversation.

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Real Madrid takes on Getafe looking to keep pace with FC Barcelona in the La Liga on Saturday, October 31, 2009. Were they able to win or did Getafe score an upset? Here's a recap along with video highlights of the match.

Real Madrid defeat Getafe 2-0 Video Highlights

Real Madrid did not start out strong as the match was scoreless through 15 minutes.

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Fernando Torres, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Carlos Puyol, and David Villa head a Spanish heavy representation for the player of the year award. It's noteworthy that Torres is the only player who is not part of the Liga.

The English have Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, and John Terry.

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FIFA has announced its 23-man shortlist for World Player of the Year. Lets discuss who we think should win and why.

Michael Ballack
Gianluigi Buffon
Iker Casillas
Diego
Didier Drogba
Michael Essien
Samuel Eto'o
Steven Gerrard
Thierry Henry
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Andres Iniesta
Kaka
Frank Lampard
Luis Fabiano
Lionel Messi
Carles Puyol
Franck Ribery
Cristiano Ronaldo
Wayne Rooney
John Terry
Fernando Torres
David Villa
Xavi

Club-wise distribution

Chelsea 5
Manchester United 1
Liverpool 2
Valencia 1
Barcelona 6
Real Madrid 3
Sevilla 1
Inter 1
Juventus 2
Bayern Munich 1
Arsenal 0

Oh wait !

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Yup, that's right. It's the same post we put up last year for Halloween. We're just that professional, prepared and well-sorted. But also, last year's Hallo post was so much fun.

And, there are only so many slutty costumes and innuendo we can spout. We topped out somewhere in-between the fireman hose jokes and the Elite XI.

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Yup, that's right. It's the same post we put up last year for Halloween. We're just that professional, prepared and well-sorted. But also, last year's Hallo post was so much fun.

And, there are only so many slutty costumes and innuendo we can spout. We topped out somewhere in-between the fireman hose jokes and the Elite XI.

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This morning Man United striker Wayne Rooney has been shortlisted for the FIFA World Player Of The Year award. He has been named alongside other English Premier League stars Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and John Terry.
Other Premier League players named are Michael Ballack, Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres and Michael Essien. Click to continue reading...

After losing 4-0 to Alcorcon midweek, Wedgiellas over here wants to pull a Saltimbanco and pretend that nothing's happening. Looks like Iker's bestie, Rafael Nadal, forgot to collect his equipment from the Bernabeu. He arrived at training yesterday in good spirits.

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The dudes who run La Liga, otherwise known as the LFP (La Liga de Futbol Profesional) just dished out all the player awards for last season, and naturally, it was all about Barca, with seven spots out of nine going to our boys: .Best Player: Lionel Messi
Best Coach: Pep Guardiola
Best Defender: Daniel Alves
Best Midfielder: Xavi
Best Attacking Midfielder: Andres Iniesta
Best Striker: Lionel Messi
Best Breakthrough Player: Sergi Busquets
Meanwhile Iker Casillas of Real Madrid came off with Best Keeper, and the Fair Play award went to Deportivo's Juan Carlos Valeron. Click to continue reading...

Who deserves the plaudits?

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Veteran Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs is one of five British footballers nominated for the 2009 European Player of the Year award.

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10 Premier League players have been named in the 30 strong list for the European Player Of The Year Awards- three of which are Man United players.
Here is the list-
Arsenal- Andrey Arshavin and Cesc Fabregas
Atletico Madrid- Diego Forlan
Barcelona- Thierry Henry, Xavi, Yaya Toure, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi
Bayern Munich- Franck Ribery
Bordeaux- Yoann Gourcuff
Chelsea- John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba
Inter Milan- Samuel Eto'o, Julio Cesar and Maicon
Juventus- Diego
Liverpool- Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres
Man United- Nemanja Vidic, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney
Real Madrid- Karim Benzema, Iker Casillas, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo
Sevilla- Luis Fabiano
Valencia- David Silva
Wolfsburg- Edin Dzeko
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The Ballon d'Or award has released their shortlist of candidates for this year which includes favorites Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The list includes 30 players in Europe but has no Italian players even though they are reigning World Cup champions. Who will win this year's award? Messi is probably the favorite for the award but it is still up in the air.

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The prestigious "France Football" magazine has made public its 30candidates for this year Golden Ball Award which prizes the "Best"Football Player in World for 2008-2009. The Spanish players are six& are in darker letter in the full list below:Andreï Arshavin (Arsenal)Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United y Real Madrid)Diego (Werder Bremen y Click to continue reading...

Ryan Giggs joins Wayne Rooney and Nemanja Vidic in the short-listed 30 players for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

Andreï Arshavin (Russia, Arsenal)
Karim Benzema (France, Lyon/Real Madrid)
Iker Casillas (Spain, Real Madrid)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Manchester United/Real Madrid)
Diego (Brazil, Werder Brême/Juventus Turin)
Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast, Chelsea)
Edin Dzeko (Bosnia, Wolfsburg)
Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon, FC Barcelona/Inter Milan)
Cesc Fabregas (Spain, Arsenal)
Fernando Torres (Spain, Liverpool)
Diego Forlan (Uruguay, Atletico Madrid)
Steven Gerrard (England, Liverpool)
Ryan Giggs (Wales, Manchester United)
Yoann Gourcuff (France, Bordeaux)
Thierry Henry (France, FC Barcelona)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden, Inter Milan/FC Barcelona)
Iniesta (Spain, FC Barcelona)
Julio Cesar (Brazil, Inter Milan)
Kakà (Brazil, Milan AC/Real Madrid)
Frank Lampard (England, Chelsea)
Maicon (Brazil, Inter Milan)
Lionel Messi (Argentina, FC Barcelona)
Luis Fabiano (Brazil, FC Séville)
Franck Ribéry (France, Bayern Munich)
Wayne Rooney (England, Manchester United)
John Terry (England, Chelsea)
Nemanja Vidic (Serbia, Manchester United)
David Villa (Spain, Valence)
Xavi (Spain, FC Barcelona)
Yaya Touré (Ivory Coast, FC Barcelona)

"Giggs In Ballon d'Or Shortlist" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia. Click to continue reading...

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La Spagna campione d'Europa, già qualificata ai Mondiali del prossimo giugno, e in formazione largamente sperimentale (Iker Casillas, Xabi Alonso e Fernando Torres in panchina), centra il nono successo su altrettanti incontri, domando per due a uno l'Armenia. Click to continue reading...

Blaming the goalkeeper is Ferguson's favorite past time. You'd be hard-pressed to find a goalkeeper in his tenure that hasn't received his famous hairdryer treatment. Save Mossimo Taibi, who seemed to be doomed upon arrival at Old Trafford. Even Peter Schmeichel confessed he was on the receiving end of a face full of words often in his career. Click to continue reading...

The Spanish Football Federation is celebrating its 100th anniversary and to mark that, they held a group photo session with more than 400 past and and present members of the national team.

Also on hand was Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who decided to test his skills with a penalty kick against Iker Casillas.

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There were some stunning goals this weekend, and for the first time in JBM's short history we have a save of the week courtesy Iker Casillas.

Iker Casillas save against Sevilla:

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Thomas Vermaelen's goal against Blackburn:

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Everyone locally is raving with this Iker Casillas save from a Perottiin last nights Sevilla FC vs Real Madrid Liga clash were the formerwon 2-1.Check the video out:Some consider Casillas currently the World´s Best Goalkeeper, doyou agree? Click to continue reading...

Is this save of the season? So far it has to be, it came from the Sevilla V Real Madrid match last night, which Madrid, minus Ronaldo, lost 2-1.

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In terms of the football played on the pitch, the Sevilla Real Madrid clash qualified as the best match of the young La Liga season. Honorable mentions to Athletic Bilbao's 3-2 victory over Villarreal CF in Round 3 and the pulsating 2-2 draw between Valencia and Atlético Madrid last Saturday night, but this fixture contained everything that a writer and a supporter wanted: back stories prior to the game, vigorous and attacking football, tensions boiling over the players at hand, and incredible stops by both goalkeepers.

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Real Madrid had started the Spanish season with five consecutive victories before yesterday's match against Sevilla, just as the defending champions of FC Barcelona, and I think that most outside observers of Spanish football considered that the Spanish league will be a question of FC Barcelona versus Real Madrid, and all other teams are just to be observers. Click to continue reading...

by Victor Carratero

So it was Portrait Day at the Bernabeu yesterday and as you can see, Greaseano and Kaka both enjoyed a lovely conversation with Alfredo di Stefano. That look of mischief twinkling in Greaseano's eyes screams a lack of common ground.

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El arquero Italiano Lamberto Boranga confeso en una entrevista que quisiera llamar a Iker Casillas para darle consejos, pero no de porteria, sino a escoger mejores putillas. Plop.
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("How poorly Madrid are defending.")

Espanyol 0-3 Real Madrid
0-1 Granero, 39'
0-2 Guti, 77'
0-3 Ronaldo, 90'

This was a constant refrain from the Spanish language announcers and the theme of most of the match, as the Merengues struggled to hold their nerve at the back, occasionally looking as porous as SpongeBob Square Pants in defense.

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