Iker Casillas

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However not all responses were not as tolerant. One person wrote: “This will hopefully be huge for men’s football – a player of his calibre and standing being courageous enough to share this. And with the same action…” Iker Casillas has deleted the tweet in which he appeared to come out as gay. #happySunday.” [Champions League](/topic/champions-league) winner and World Cup winner made the announcement on [social media](/topic/social-media) on Sunday (9 October).

Casillas posted the tweet on Sunday; former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol responded to Casillas tweet. Translated, it read: Its time to tell our story, ...

To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful." Casillas posted the tweet on Sunday; former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol responded to Casillas' tweet. Translated, it read: "It's time to tell our story, Iker."

Football legend Iker Casillas, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport, says his Twitter account had been hacked when it published a ...

It achieves exactly the opposite of what we want football to be: a safe, inclusive and respectful space. And the horrible homophobic replies to the ‘announcement’ could easily put off those who are considering coming out in the game. And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.” “Making a joke about coming out is not only pathetic and sickening, but it fuels homophobia. Just a terrible and needless joke, thankfully now deleted.” “It’s a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ people have to go through. Y por supuesto, mas disculpas a la comunidad LGTB,” the retired Spaniard wrote on Twitter early on Monday morning, Australian time. [accused him of “lying to everyone”](https://twitter.com/Jesanchez3/status/1579120944303730688) instead of “apologising and recognising the mistake”. “Our priority is, through affection and compromise, to share the wellbeing and education of our children and protect them so they grow in a stable and healthy environment. Apologies to all my followers. To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” Disculpas a todos mis followers.

Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has created a stir on Twitter with a post saying he is gay.

The original tweet had come a day after Spanish media reported that he was in a relationship with a local actress. The follow-up came not long after a brief message that was posted on his account went viral and prompted widespread speculation. MADRID — Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas said Sunday his Twitter account was hacked after a post saying he was gay created a stir on the social media platform.

Ex-Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas deletes a Tweet that announced he was gay - saying his account was hacked.

He later joined the club's coaching staff. "It's a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ people have to go through. All my respect and support for the LGTBIQA+ community." Sorry for a clumsy joke with no bad intentions and totally out of place. Apologies to all my followers." Casillas later tweeted: "Hacked account.

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol responded to Casillas now-deleted tweet, posting: Its time to tell them about us.

A Stonewall Spokesperson said: "It is disappointing to see homophobic 'jokes' being made at the expense of LGBTQ+ players and fans. At Stonewall, we'll continue to fight for a better world where LGBTQ+ people can play the sports we love as ourselves." "This is why these situations are so damaging. And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.' All my respect and support for the LGBTQ+ community." Apologies to all my followers.

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To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.” Josh Cavallo, a gay Australian football player, tweeted: “@IkerCasillas and @Carles5puyol joking and making fun out of coming out in football is disappointing.

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Iker Casillas appeared to come out as gay on Twitter. The Real Madrid and Spain legend posted a short message on the social media ...

Barca were unhappy that his personal life dominated headlines while he still represented them as a player. Fans have also targeted Piqué for his actions. [Real Madrid](https://sportsbrief.com/football/real-madrid/) goalkeeper Iker Casillas has deleted a tweet in which he claimed he was coming out as gay.

Iker Casillas appeared to come out as gay on Twitter, before the message was deleted and he later said he had been hacked.The Real Madrid and Spain le.

And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.” Apologies to all my followers. [AS](https://as.com/tikitakas/casillas-se-harta-espero-que-me-respeten-soy-gay-n/?id_externo_rsoc=CM_ES_TW) claimed Casillas’ post was written as a joke to stop the tabloids from writing and spreading rumours about his personal life.

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has reacted to rumours linking him with Alejandra Onieva with an eye-opening message on Twitter.

In recent times, the former Spain captain has been romantically linked to a series of women, including Shakira, TV personality Melyssa Pinto, fashion designer Rocío Osorno and now Alejandra Onieva, the sister of Madrid-based businessman Íñigo Onieva. The tweet has since been deleted. Casillas was in a relationship with sports journalist Sara Carbonero, with whom he has two children, from 2009 to 2021.

Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas said his Twitter account was hacked after a post saying he was gay caused a stir on the social media platform.

And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community." "It's a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ people have to go through. I apologise for a stupid joke which was not made with any bad intentions but was completely out of order.

The former Spain captain has apologised to the LGBT community after a post from his Twitter account that drew a further joke from Carles Puyol.

To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” All my respect and support for the LGTBIQA+ community.” And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.”

While Casillas and Puyol played on opposite sides of El Clasico for years as Real Madrid and Barcelona captains, the two enjoyed a friendship as regulars in the ...

"After the repercussion generated by these rumors, Casillas has reacted publicly with a striking message that has caught many of his followers by surprise and it is not about any kind of hacking," wrote AS in Spanish, translated to English. While Casillas claimed his account was hacked, there is little to suggest that is the case. Notably, UK fan group Pride in Football posted a strong statement condemning the tweets. On Sunday, October 9, a tweet was posted to Iker Casillas' official Twitter account in Spanish that, translated to English, said: "Please respect me: I'm gay #HappySunday". The tweet, posted in Spanish and translated to English, reads, "I have made a mistake. They are both now retired, with Casillas hanging up his boots in 2020 while Puyol called time on his career in 2014.

Former Spain stars Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol found themselves in hot water after a bizarre interaction on social media platform Twitter.

"After the repercussion generated by these rumors, Casillas has reacted publicly with a striking message that has caught many of his followers by surprise and it is not about any kind of hacking," wrote AS in Spanish, translated to English. While Casillas claimed his account was hacked, there is little to suggest that is the case. Notably, UK fan group Pride in Football posted a strong statement condemning the tweets. On Sunday, October 9, a tweet was posted to Iker Casillas' official Twitter account in Spanish that, translated to English, said: "Please respect me: I'm gay #HappySunday". The tweet, posted in Spanish and translated to English, reads, "I have made a mistake. They are both now retired, with Casillas hanging up his boots in 2020 while Puyol called time on his career in 2014.

Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas said his Twitter account was hacked after a post saying he was gay caused a stir on the social media platform.

And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community." "It's a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ people have to go through. I apologise for a stupid joke which was not made with any bad intentions but was completely out of order.

Spain's World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas has apologised to the LGBT community, claiming his Twitter account was hacked.

And the horrible homophobic replies to the ‘announcement’ could easily put off those who are considering coming out in the game. And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.” Just a terrible and needless joke, thankfully now deleted.” “It’s a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ ppl have to go through. To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” Apologies to all my followers.

'Should be ashamed': Football legend slammed as 'pathetic' after joking about deleted 'gay' post.

It achieves exactly the opposite of what we want football to be: a safe, inclusive and respectful space. And the horrible homophobic replies to the ‘announcement’ could easily put off those who are considering coming out in the game. And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.” “Making a joke about coming out is not only pathetic and sickening, but it fuels homophobia. Just a terrible and needless joke, thankfully now deleted.” “It’s a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ people have to go through. Y por supuesto, mas disculpas a la comunidad LGTB,” the retired Spaniard wrote on Twitter early on Monday morning, Australian time. [accused him of “lying to everyone”](https://twitter.com/Jesanchez3/status/1579120944303730688) instead of “apologising and recognising the mistake”. “Our priority is, through affection and compromise, to share the wellbeing and education of our children and protect them so they grow in a stable and healthy environment. Apologies to all my followers. To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” Disculpas a todos mis followers.

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Iker Casillas has claimed his Twitter account was hacked after the former goalkeeper appeared to come out as gay.The Real Madrid and Spain legend wrot.

And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.” “It’s a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ ppl have to go through. To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” Apologies to all my followers. In a statement, equality campaigners Stonewall UK said: “It is disappointing to see homophobic ‘jokes’ being made at the expense of LGBTQ+ players and fans. Posting before Casillas claimed his account was hacked, the 22-year-old wrote: “@IkerCasillas and @Carles5puyol joking and making fun out of coming out in football is disappointing.

Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas says his Twitter account was hacked after receiving widespread criticism for posting a tweet claiming ...

And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community,” he I apologise for a clumsy joke that wasn’t malicious at all but was totally out of order. “To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” [Josh Cavallo](https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/08/football/josh-cavallo-qatar-2022-world-cup-spt-intl), who came out as gay last year, says it was “disappointing” to see two icons of the game “joking” about the topic. Apologies to all my followers. [wrote](https://twitter.com/IkerCasillas/status/1579118532553760769).

Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas says his Twitter account was hacked after receiving widespread criticism for posting a tweet claiming ...

And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community,” he I apologise for a clumsy joke that wasn’t malicious at all but was totally out of order. “To see my role models and legends of the game make fun out of coming out and my community is beyond disrespectful.” [Josh Cavallo](https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/08/football/josh-cavallo-qatar-2022-world-cup-spt-intl), who came out as gay last year, says it was “disappointing” to see two icons of the game “joking” about the topic. Apologies to all my followers. [wrote](https://twitter.com/IkerCasillas/status/1579118532553760769).

Former Real Madrid footballer surprised fans after posting a tweet coming out as gay on Sunday before quickly deleting it. Widely seen as a joke, the move ...

It makes us feel like our identities are a joke and this is all a punchline," she told Euronews. All my respect and support for the LGTBIQA+ community." I thought you were a role model and an example," Rivero continued.