Real Madrid and Spanish International footballer, Iker Casillas, has come out as gay.

Casillas made the shocking announcement in a tweet that reads “I hope you respect me: I’m gay. #felizdomingo” via his official Twitter account Sunday afternoon, October 9.

The 41-year-old was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before their separation in March 2021, having had two children together, both boys.