Real Madrid footballer Iker Casillas faces backlash after clarifying his “I’m gay” tweet
LGBTQ+ sports fans have slammed Real Madrid footballer Iker Casillas for his fake coming-out announcement. On 9 October, the 41-year-old appeared to come out as gay when he tweeted:” I hope you respect me: I’m gay.” Casillas’ tweet was then met with a response from his former Spain teammate Carles Puyol, who seemingly hinted at being gay as well. “It’s time to tell our story, Iker,” Puyol replied alongside a heart emoji. However an hour later, the aforementioned tweets were deleted – which prompted fans to speculate about the sincerity of…
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