Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain Hails Iker Casillas As 'The Best Goalkeeper In The World'

Gonzalo Higuain believes that Iker Casillas is the best goalkeeper on the planet.

By Subhankar Mondal

Casillas (Getty images)
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has hailed his club team-mate Iker Casillas as the best goalkeeper in the world.

Argentina and Spain are set to lock horns in an international friendly in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Speaking ahead of the clash, the 22-year-old showered praised on the World Cup winning captain.

"Iker is the best 'keeper in the world," Higuain told Realmadrid.com. "He is incredible. Iker is making history."

The former River Plate striker is confident that Argentina can defeat Spain.

"Nothing is impossible in football. Spain have been the best team for a while because they have earned it.

"They are a cut or two above all the rest. Their football is some of the best ever seen, but Argentina is capable of beating anyone."

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