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By Hoang Nguyen  February 8, 2025 | 03:00 am PT
Former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas is rumored to be in a relationship with Claudia Bavel, a 28-year-old content creator and former adult film star.
Spanish daily Diez Minutos published photos of Casillas and Bavel together in Barcelona on Tuesday. The images coincided with an event they both attended at a vineyard in Vilanova i la Geltru, approximately 50 km south of Barcelona. Former Real Madrid stars Luis Figo and Michel Salgado reportedly also attended this event.
The Spanish newspaper said Casillas and Bavel left their hotel together the following morning but separated on purpose to avoid being photographed by paparazzi. While this is not the first time they have been rumored to be dating, it marks the first instance of them being seen together.
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Spanish and Real Madrid football legend Iker Casillas. Photo by Instagram/@ikercasillas |
Spanish journalist Javier Hoyos previously claimed he saw Casillas and Bavel sharing a kiss during a dinner date near the Costa Brava in May of last year.
Neither Casillas nor Bavel has confirmed any romantic involvement. When Bavel was asked about the rumors a few weeks ago, she responded: "We are both single," as reported by The Sun.
On Instagram, where she has nearly 250,000 followers, Bavel describes herself as a content creator and former adult film actress. She also has a second account with 16,000 followers, where she posts sexy photos and identifies herself as an influential model.
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Content creator and former adult film star Claudia Bavel. Photo by Instagram/@imclaudiabavel |
Bavel, 28, is 15 years younger than Casillas. She was briefly linked to Spanish footballer of Senegalese origin, Keita Balde.
Casillas, himself has been the subject of numerous dating rumors since his split from ex-wife Sara Carbonero in March 2021.
Nicknamed "Saint Iker" for his incredible saves, Casillas is a Real Madrid legend winning five La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies with the club. At the international level, he led Spain to victory in the 2010 World Cup and secured back-to-back Euro titles in 2008 and 2012.
He retired in August 2020 following a heart attack.
