Iker Casillas announces retirement from football

Iker Casillas has officially announced his retirement at the end of a 22-year playing career, with the legendary Real Madrid goalkeeper hanging up his gloves at the age of 39.

The World Cup winner has not taken in a competitive appearance since suffering a serious health scare in May 2019.

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He recovered from a heart attack to rejoin the ranks at Porto and was named in their squad for the 2019-20 campaign.

He posted on social media: “The most important thing is the path you travel and the people who accompany you, not the destination that it takes you.

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“I think I can say, without hesitation, that this has been the right path and the dream destination. Thanks.”

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