MOSCOW, Oct 10— , Andrey Vasilchin. The main news of the weekend in world football was the loud «recognition» of the famous Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas. The 41-year-old world champion (2010), two-time European champion (2008, 2012) and three-time UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid made a post on social media yesterday that drove fans and the sports media crazy: «I hope you respect me I'm gay.» Even more insanity was added to the situation by the fact that Casillas' former partner in the Spanish national team, the long-term captain of Barcelona, Carles Puyol (pictured with the victors of the world championship in South Africa, he is on the right) burst into the commentary on the record with more than touching words , spiced with love emoji: «It's time to tell our story, Iker.»
Iker CasillasInitially, foreign journalists explained Casillas' post (and Puyol's comment) as a joke. Moreover, the press has been discussing the romance of a sports star with the Spanish actress Alejandra Onieva, the sister of the famous businessman Inigo Oniewa Molas, for a week now. Yes, and the previous marriage, in which two sons were born to Casillas, also called into question the unconventional orientation of the enviable groom … Clarity came soon. Less than an hour later, the post was deleted, and then Casillas published a new entry in which he attributed the incident to the work of the attackers:
"Unfortunately, my account was hacked. Now everything is fine. I apologize to my subscribers. And, of course, to all those who were offended by these words".
There was one question left. Was Puyol hacked? The legend's response came late Sunday afternoon:
"I made a mistake. Sorry for the clumsy joke, it was without malicious intent and completely inappropriate. I know this might hurt someone's feelings".
Spain national team after winning EURO 2012 Note that the first marriage of Iker Casillas lasted 11 years. The goalkeeper had a happy relationship with the famous TV journalist Sarah Carbonero, their couple was one of the brightest in Spain. Moreover, the video of Iker's flash interview after the 2010 World Cup final became viral thanks to the girl: at the end of the conversation, the Spanish captain kissed Sarah passionately and went to his comrades to celebrate the first World Cup gold in the history of the country.