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Carles Puyol apologises for ‘clumsy joke’ after reply to Iker Casillas tweet

Carles Puyol apologises for ‘clumsy joke’ after reply to Iker Casillas tweet

‘I have made a mistake’ Carles Puyol has issued an apology for the reply he sent to Iker Casillas, after the former Real Madrid goalkeeper had appeared to announce he was gay on Twitter over the weekend. “I hope you respect me: I’m gay,” read the short tweet which appeared on Casillas’ official account on […]

3 years ago

Iker Casillas says his account was ‘hacked’ after ‘coming out’ tweet

Iker Casillas says his account was ‘hacked’ after ‘coming out’ tweet

Casillas has said that his account was ‘hacked.’ Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has deleted a tweet which many had assumed was a coming-out announcement, explaining his account had been ‘hacked’. Cuenta hackeada. Por suerte todo en orden. Disculpas a todos mis followers. Y por supuesto, más disculpas a la comunidad LGTB. 🙏 — […]

3 years ago

Iker Casillas deletes ‘coming out’ tweet with reports claiming it was a joke

Iker Casillas deletes ‘coming out’ tweet with reports claiming it was a joke

The tweet has now disappeared Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has deleted a tweet which many had assumed was a coming out announcement – with reports in the Spanish media now suggesting it was intended as sarcasm. ‘I hope you respect me: I’m gay,’ read the message posted on Casillas’ Twitter on Sunday afternoon. […]

3 years ago

Iker Casillas to retire after suffering heart attack

Iker Casillas to retire after suffering heart attack

The goalkeeper suffered a heart attack earlier this month Iker Casillas has reportedly decided to retire from professional football after suffering a heart attack. The 37-year-old goalkeeper made over 700 appearances for Real Madrid, winning five LaLiga titles and the Champions League three times. He also won the World Cup with Spain in 2010. Casillas […]

7 years ago