"Hacked account," Casillas mentioned. "Fortunately every thing so as. Apologies to all my followers. And naturally, extra apologies to the LGBT group."
The follow-up got here not lengthy after a quick message that was posted on his account went viral and prompted widespread hypothesis.
"I hope I will be revered: I am homosexual," said the tweet despatched from his account, together with the hashtag "HappySunday," additionally in Spanish.
Casillas had not elaborated on the message, main some to query its which means and veracity.
The unique tweet had come a day after Spanish media reported that he was in a relationship with an area actress. Casillas cut up from his spouse Sara Carbonero earlier this 12 months.
Adelaide United star Josh Cavallo, who got here out final 12 months, criticised the Actual Madrid legend and former Barcelona star Carlos Puyol, believing they have been making a joke about popping out.
In response to the unique tweet, Puyol replied: "It is time to inform our story."
Puyol later apologised and tweeted: "I've made a mistake. Sorry for a slipshod joke with no dangerous intentions and completely misplaced. All my respect and help for the LGTBIQA+ group."
Cavallo criticised the Puyol response, saying: ""Joking and making enjoyable out of popping out in soccer is disappointing.
"It is a troublesome journey that any LGBTQ+ individuals must undergo. To see my function fashions and legends of the sport make enjoyable out of popping out and my group is past disrespectful."