Why did Casillas retire?

He ended his playing career in February 2020, after almost a year on the sidelines following a heart attack he suffered during a training session with Porto in May 2019.

What happened to Casillas?

Casillas suffered the heart attack in May 2019 while at Porto and has not played since. Less than three weeks later, his wife Sara Carbonero announced that she had ovarian cancer and was to undergo treatment.

Did Casillas have a heart attack?

Casillas suffered a heart attack in May 2019, which forced him to retire from football.

Is Casillas the best goalkeeper ever?

The Champions League, European Championship and World Cup, you name it and Iker Casillas has won it. Casillas was also Spain’s first-choice goalkeeper during the country’s most successful period in their history between 2008-2012, when La Roja won two European Championships and the World Cup.

Who replaced Casillas?

Diego Lopez
Casillas was eventually replaced by Diego Lopez by Mourinho as the number one and would eventually leave the Bernabeu under Carlo Ancelotti saying, “This was an inheritance from the previous era,” as he left.

At what age did Iker Casillas retire?

39
Real Madrid and Spain legend Iker Casillas announced on Tuesday his retirement at the age of 39. The former goalkeeper has not played since he suffered a heart attack in training with FC Porto in May 2019.

Are Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero still together?

Carbonero was in a relationship with Spanish and then Real Madrid goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas from 2009 to 2021. On 12 March 2021, Carbonero and Casillas announced their mutual decision to separate after 5 years of marriage.

Who is Iker Casillas wife?

Sara Carbonerom. 2016–2021
Iker Casillas/Wife

How tall is Iker Casillas?

1.82 m
Iker Casillas/Height

How old is Casillas?

40 years (20 May 1981)
Iker Casillas/Age

What girl did Casillas kiss?

During the post-match interview the Telecinco reporter – who had painted the Spanish flag on her cheeks – held with the team captain, and in the midst of the euphoria, Iker grabbed Sara, microphone still in hand, and kissed her passionately live on screen.

Is Iker Casillas getting divorced?

The relationship between Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero after their divorce. Weeks after they made the news public themselves, the agreement the couple had reached after their separation came to light.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46LqYUzS5cQ