Porto, May 1: Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas suffered a heart attack during training on Wednesday (May 1) but is recovering in hospital, the club have confirmed.
Real Madrid lead support for Casillas after goalkeeper suffers heart attack
37-year-old Casillas has reportedly had the incident during a training session with his current club FC Porto. But is understood he is out of danger now, according to BBC Sport.
Get well soon my friend @IkerCasillas 🙏🏼💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/We4d6kjq9y
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) May 1, 2019
The club have said he is “stable” in hospital and remains under observation. However the former Real Madrid player will be unable to play for the rest of the season.
Portuguese newspaper A Bola claimed Casillas felt pain on the pitch during training. Several newspapers suggest that he is out of danger now and will make a full return.