The legend of Real Madrid and Spain, Iker Casillas, has declared himself gay through his official Twitter page this afternoon.
The 41-year-old former goalkeeper, one of the greatest of the modern era, has surely become the most high-profile player to ever come out publicly.
See below how Casillas tweeted his news, asking for “respect” from followers and fans…
I hope you respect me: I’m gay. #happy Sunday
– Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) October 9, 2022
Casillas was married to Sara Carbonero between 2016 and 2021, and they have two children together, but Casillas has now bravely told the world his true story.
The former goalkeeper played for Real Madrid for 16 years, winning several major titles including five La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns.
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Casillas also won the World Cup and two European Championships with the Spanish national team, making 167 appearances for his country in total.
We applaud Casillas for his bravery here and hope this makes it easier for other high-profile footballers and athletes to go public with their sexuality in the future!
