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Jake Polden

Iker Casillas receives well-wishes from footballing world after heart attack

Iker Casillas has received well-wishes from the footballing world after suffering a heart attack.

The Porto goalkeeper felt pain in his chest during a training session on Wednesday and was rushed to hospital.

Casillas underwent surgery but is now in a stable condition.

The footballing world has reacted as expected to the news, with many people associated with the game showing their support for the Spaniard.

Casillas' former team Real Madrid released a statement reading: "[The club] want to see their eternal captain recovered as soon as possible and send him all the courage of the world."

Iker Casillas has received well-wishes from the footballing world (X03806)

Iker Casillas suffers heart attack and is rushed to hospital in Porto

While Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal tweeted: "A huge hug to Iker Casillas right now. Iker Force!"

Manchester United youngster Diogo Dalot played alongside Casillas at Porto. He wrote: "Stay strong. Will be all right."

While Gary Lineker added: "Sorry to hear this. Wishing Iker Casillas a full and speedy recovery. One of the greats."

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil played alongside Casillas at Real Madrid. He tweeted: "Best wishes to Porto! Hope all is going well. Get well soon Iker Casillas."

Gareth Bale also played with Casillas at Real Madrid, he added: "Get well soon my friend."

Casillas during his Real Madrid days in 2010 (Getty Images)

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Barcelona legend Carlos Puyol won a World Cup with Casillas in 2014. On Twitter, the defender said: "A lot of strength friend!"

Gerard Pique was also part of that World Cup winning team. He wrote: "A lot of strength Iker Casillas, recover soon friend!"

A number of clubs have also showed their support for the shot-stopper with Barcelona's official account tweeting: "Stay strong, Iker Casillas! Our best wishes for a quick and complete recovery."

Liverpool's Twitter page added: "Everyone at LFC wishes Iker Casillas a speedy recovery. Get well soon."

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Manchester United's said: "Wishing you a speedy recovery, Iker Casillas. Our thoughts are with you.

And Manchester City's official account wrote: "Sending our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Iker Casillas."

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