MX23RW : Wednesday, May 1 15:36:22| >> :60:827:827:

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas suffers suspected heart attack in training

Iker Casillas suffers suspected heart attack
© Reuters
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas is rushed to hospital for emergency surgery after suffering a suspected heart attack during training.

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack in training.

The 37-year-old left the training field when feeling unwell on Wednesday morning before being taken to hospital for emergency surgery.

Portuguese media outlet Maisfutebol reports that Casillas is now conscious and out of danger having undergone a cardiac catheterisation.

Casillas has played more than 1,000 games for club and country during an illustrious career which has seen him become one of the most decorated players of his generation.

The Spain legend made an unrivalled 167 appearances for his country, leading them to the most successful spell in international football history by winning two European Championships and the World Cup between 2008 and 2012.

Casillas spent 25 years at Real Madrid before moving to Porto in 2015, making more than 700 first-team appearances for the club and helping them to five La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues.

Considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, Casillas has also played in more Champions League matches than anyone else.


Click here for more stories about Iker Casillas

Click here for more stories about Real Madrid

Share this article now:
Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich on March 2, 2019
Read Next:
How Bayern could line up against Liverpool
>

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City36302490226892
2Liverpool36287184206491
3Tottenham HotspurSpurs362311265362970
4Chelsea36208860392168
5Arsenal362061069492066
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd36198964511365
7Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36159124644254
8Leicester CityLeicester36156155147451
9Everton36148145044650
10Watford36148145152-150
11West Ham UnitedWest Ham36137164554-946
12Crystal Palace36127174348-543
13Newcastle UnitedNewcastle36119163645-942
14Bournemouth36126185265-1342
15Burnley36117184463-1940
16Southampton36911164461-1738
17Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton3698193355-2235
18Cardiff CityCardiff3694233066-3631
RFulham3675243476-4226
RHuddersfield TownHuddersfield3635282074-5414

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel
Login, I already have my ad-free pass
Log in to customise Sports Mole
Buy ad-free access (show me the options)
Buy monthly ad-free access for £1.20/month
Buy yearly ad-free access for £12 (2 months free)
Settings - Logout - Manage your account
Settings - Logout - Manage your account