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1 May, 2019 @ 18:10
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Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas suffers training ground heart attack aged only 37

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HEART ATTACK: Iker Casillas collapsed during Porto training

PORTO’S Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack during a training session.

The Real Madrid legend was taken to Hospital CUF Porto to be treated and is said to be in a stable condition.

“Iker Casillas suffered an acute myocardial infarction during Wednesday morning’s training session held at the PortoGaia Training Center in Olival,” said a Porto FC spokesperson.

The Madrid born international debuted for Real Madrid as a teenager 20 years ago and went on to play 700 games for Los Blancos, winning five La Liga titles.

His club said: “Casillas is well, stable and his heart problem is solved.”

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