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Iker Casillas Hits Back at Critics Over Real Madrid Election Stance

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has fiercely responded to critics who questioned his loyalty to the club ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.

Iker Casillas, 45, has publicly responded to recent criticisms accusing him of being a poor "Madridista." The backlash stems from his apparent sympathy for businessman Enrique Riquelme's candidacy, rather than throwing his support behind incumbent Florentino Pérez in the imminent Real Madrid elections, as several other former footballers have done. newsindata.org

Addressing the accusations directly, the legendary former goalkeeper made it clear that he does not need lessons on "Madridismo," firmly asserting that he considers himself the first Madridista.