Iker Casillas has offered a positive update on his health after the big fright of suffering a heart attack.
The veteran Porto goalkeeper was taken ill during training on Wednesday, although the Portuguese club later reported his condition to be stable .
Well-wishes poured forth from across the world of football for the former Real Madrid star and Spain s all-time record appearance maker posted a tweet from his hospital bed, confirming he is on the mend.
Everything under control, a big fright but strong as ever, the 37-year-old s tweet read.
Huge thanks for all the messages and love.
Todo controlado por aquí, un susto grande pero con las fuerzas intactas. Muchísimas gracias a todos por los mensajes y el cariño
— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas)
Casillas won five LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues during 16 decorated seasons with Real Madrid, while he was Spain s last line of defence during their golden period – winning Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 either side of the 2010 World Cup.
