Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas suffers heart attack while training with Porto Globe_Sports
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, seen here during a Champions League match against Roma, has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack.Spain’s World Cup winning captain Iker Casillas, 37, suffered a heart attack while training with his team Porto on Wednesday and was taken to hospital, the Portuguese club said in a statement, adding that the goalkeeper’s life was not in danger.
“The session was quickly halted so medical assistance could be provided to the Porto goalkeeper, who is currently in the CUF Porto Hospital. Casillas is OK, stable, and the heart problem has been resolved.”The club’s official Twitter account added: “Always together. Stay strong, Iker.” His exploits for the national team earned him the nickname ‘Saint Iker’ and made him one of the best known personalities in Spain. He is married to the television journalist Sara Carbonero, with whom he has two children.
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