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Topics: Gerard Pique, Iker Casillas, Spain, Real Madrid, Barcelona
Josh Lawless
Topics: Gerard Pique, Iker Casillas, Spain, Real Madrid, Barcelona
Gerard Pique has trolled former Spain teammate Iker Casillas after he furiously hit back at claims made by OnlyFans model Claudia Bavel.
Former porn star Claudia Bavel recently appeared on Spanish TV channel Telecinco programme De Viernes and made claims about an alleged relationship with former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Casillas.
As per Daily Mail: "My relationship with Iker Casillas began initially as one of friendship. When we began meeting in person we had an open relationship initially before we reached a point where we closed it.
"Iker knows what is behind those photos. I feel a little bit left out. If you ask me what Iker was like as a lover I would say better as a footballer."
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Bavel, who described Casillas as "stingy and not at all generous" disclosed alleged WhatsApp recordings from the former shotstopper.
The pair were spotted together in public in January but Bavel claims he proceeded to ignore her after they emerged online.
Casillas, who has two children to ex wife Sara Carbonero, has issued an emphatic statement on the claims social media but his ex colleague Pique couldn't help but react.
The former Barcelona defender, who had a very public break-up with pop star Shakira, replied to Casillas' statement on social media by commenting "metedor" and attaching a screenshot of a definition from a dictionary.
Translated to English, the dictionary states: "Person who puts or incorporates something into something else".
Pique's post was viewed 1.1 million times on X, as well as being liked by 29,000 people.
Casillas fired back with a lengthy statement, taking issue with his privacy being targeted and warning that he "will not allow any more interference in my private life or actions that violate or undermine my honour".
The statement began: "I have been involved in professional football since I was 14, a career that has given me many joys, perhaps the greatest and the one I am most proud of has been receiving enormous affection and support from the public.
"However, it has also brought with it an interest in aspects of my private life that I have always wanted to keep out of the media spotlight, as they belong to my strictest privacy.
"Despite this interest, I have NEVER negotiated with my private life, I have not granted any exclusives nor have I profited from what I consider more personal and reserved; what's more, I have always asked for respect and I have kept myself away from gossip, rumours or speculation."
Casillas continued: "It is difficult to accept that, without any consideration, certain people go on programmes to talk about me or my environment. Videos in bad taste are broadcast and anyone, without any knowledge of the matter, feels entitled to make comments, speculations and opinions of any kind about my personal life with absolute disregard, attacking my privacy and honour."
"NOT EVERYTHING IS WORTH IT, not everything is worth it to gain an audience, not everything is worth it to obtain easy profit or fame as ephemeral as it is undeserved at my expense, at the expense of someone whose 'notoriety' is only due to many years of work and perseverance. But, when I repeat, I have tried by all means to protect my privacy.
"The situation has reached a point where it is unsustainable and I will not allow any more interference in my private life or actions that violate or undermine my honour. I am doing this for myself and for all those around me, who are directly and seriously affected, as those who carry out these actions without caring at all know and are aware of."
Casillas is one of the best goalkeepers in the history, winning five La Liga titles and three Champions Leagues, playing over 700 times for Los Blancos.
He also won both the Euros and World Cup with Spain in a decorated career.
After retiring in 2020 having suffered from heart issues during his spell with FC Porto, Casillas now works as the deputy director general of the Real Madrid Foundation.