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Real Madrid footballer Iker Casillas faces backlash after clarifying his “I’m gay” tweet

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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 the two players’ statements.

A few hours later, Casillas returned to Twitter and revealed that his account was “hacked.” “Hacked account. Luckily everything in order,” he wrote.” Apologies to all my followers.

And, of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.” Puyol also apologised for his tweet, writing: “I have made a mistake.

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