IKER CASILLAS HAS offered a positive update on his health after the ‘big fright’ of suffering a heart attack.
The veteran Porto goalkeeper was taken ill during training on Wednesday, although the Portuguese club later reported his condition to be “stable”.
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Porto goalkeeper, Iker Casillas.
Well-wishes poured forth from across the world of football for the former Real Madrid star and Spain’s all-time record appearance maker posted a tweet from his hospital bed, confirming he is on the mend.
“Everything under control, a big fright but strong as ever,” the 37-year-old’s tweet read.
Huge thanks for all the messages and love.”
Todo controlado por aquí, un susto grande pero con las fuerzas intactas. Muchísimas gracias a todos por los mensajes y el cariño 😃💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/i3TXsELUGD
Casillas won five LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues during 16 decorated seasons with Real Madrid, while he was Spain’s last line of defence during their golden period – winning Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 either side of the 2010 World Cup.
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Casillas 'strong as ever' after heart attack
IKER CASILLAS HAS offered a positive update on his health after the ‘big fright’ of suffering a heart attack.
The veteran Porto goalkeeper was taken ill during training on Wednesday, although the Portuguese club later reported his condition to be “stable”.
Well-wishes poured forth from across the world of football for the former Real Madrid star and Spain’s all-time record appearance maker posted a tweet from his hospital bed, confirming he is on the mend.
“Everything under control, a big fright but strong as ever,” the 37-year-old’s tweet read.
Casillas won five LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues during 16 decorated seasons with Real Madrid, while he was Spain’s last line of defence during their golden period – winning Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 either side of the 2010 World Cup.
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