Legendary Goalkeeper Iker Casillas Suffers Heart Attack, Retires From Football

Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas has reportedly retired from active football. at age 39, after suffering a heart attack.

Casillas, who spent most of his active years with Real Madrid announced his retirement in a heartbreaking letter appreciating his teammates.

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‘The important thing is the path you travel and the people who accompany you, not the destination to which it takes you.

‘Because that with work and effort, I think I can say, without hesitation, that is has been the path and the dream destination.’ he wrote.

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He won three Champions Leagues, five La Liga titles, and two Copa del Rey crowns in his 725 appearances for the world class team.

Real Madrid also penned a touching responds to Casillas calling him the best goalkeeper in the history of the team.

SOURCE: AfricaCelebrities.Com