Iker Casillas Fernández ( born 20 May 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Popularly dubbed “San Iker” (“Saint Iker”) for his ability to produce spectacular saves, Casillas is widely considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.
He is known for his athleticism, quick reactions, and outstanding shot-stopping ability. Having spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid, Casillas is one of the few players to achieve over 1000 professional career matches and holds the record for the cleanest sheets in the UEFA Champions League, as well as for the Spain national team.
Is Iker Casillas a Gay?
In a tweet published on Sunday afternoon, the ex-goalkeeper said: “I hope you respect me: I’m gay.” Casillas was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before their separation in March 2021, having had two children together, both boys.
But news soon emerged that Casillas’ claim may have been a hoax amid reports that he’s fed up with recent speculation surrounding his dating life in the Spanish press. Spanish outlet AS claimed Casillas’ Twitter post is a response to rumors that he’s in a possible relationship with Alejandra Onieva – the ex-sister-in-law of Spanish TV host Tamara Falco.