Legendary Spain and Actual Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas on Sunday introduced that he’s homosexual and has requested for “respect”. Casillas had taken to Twitter to put in writing, “I hope you respect me: I am homosexual.” The veteran footballer made the announcement a yr after separating from sports activities journalist Sara Carbonero, to whom he was married for 5 years and the couple had two youngsters collectively.
After making the assertion on Twitter, the 41-year-old obtained lots of help from his followers, together with former teammate and Barcelona legend Carlos Puyol, who replied to him, writing “It is time to inform our tales, Iker.” Nevertheless, moments later he deleted the put up.
In accordance with a Spanish publication, AS, Casillas’ tweet was in response to all of the rumours about his doable relationship along with his former sister-in-law Alejandra Onieva. In the meantime, final month, he was requested if he was courting Gerard Pique’s ex-wife Shakira.
Casillas had drawn curtains on his illustrious profession again in 2020 after he had suffered a cardiac arrest whereas coaching along with his final membership, Porto. The Spanish worldwide has gained a World Cup, two European Championships, 5 La Liga trophies and three Champions League trophies throughout his profession of twenty-two years. He spent the foremost a part of his profession at Actual Madrid, which he had joined on the age of 9 and later went on to win 19 titles with the membership whereas additionally captaining the aspect.
Total, he made 167 appearances for Spain and 510 for Actual Madrid throughout his profession. For his last membership, Porto, he performed 116 matches.