Madrid, Oct 9 (AP) Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has created a stir on Twitter with a post saying he is gay.

The brief message sent on Sunday quickly went viral and prompted widespread speculation.

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“I hope I'll be respected: I'm gay,” Casillas said, along with the hashtag “HappySunday,” also in Spanish.

Casillas did not elaborate on the message, leading some to question its meaning and even veracity.

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The tweet came a day after Spanish media reported that he was in a relationship with a local actress. (AP)

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