Iker Casillas Responds To Rumors About Him Dating Shakira After Her Split From Gerard Pique

Iker Casillas has expressed his disbelief and dismay at rumors suggesting that he is dating Colombian singer Shakira.

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas finalized his divorce from Spanish sports journalist Sara Carbonero in 2021, while Shakira spilt from Barcelona defender Gerard Pique earlier this year.

Casillas recently decided to follow Shakira on Instagram, which appears to have fueled false rumors about them having a romantic relationship.

TV Reporter Sara Carbonero (left) and goalkeeper Iker Casillas (right) pictured at the World Cup in 2010

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Gerard Pique (right) pictured kissing Shakira in 2019

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Newspapers around the globe - including El Horizonte, Marca Claro and El Financiero in Mexico - reacted by publishing articles linking Casillas and Shakira romantically.

Casillas shared screenshots of some of these articles on his Instagram Story before responding with shrugging and shocked emojis.

He also wrote: "Tocate las narices... Tocate las narices... OMG".

The literal translation of "tocate las narices" is "touch your nose" but it is generally used in Spain to show shock and disbelief. It is a polite alternative to saying: "Shut the f*** up!"

Casillas and Pique were international teammates between 2009 and 2016.

They won the World Cup and the European Championship together.

Pique pictured with his arm around Spain teammate Casillas before a match in 2016

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Shakira pictured on the red carpet at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival

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