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Casillas Withdraws Sons From Real Madrid Academy

Following reported selection setbacks for his sons, the move risks deepening Casillas' rift with Real Madrid leadership.

Overview

  • Reports say Iker Casillas removed his sons Martin (12) and Lucas (10) from Real Madrid's La Fábrica on Sunday after two seasons in the club's academy.
  • Spanish outlets cite sporting reasons for the decision, saying Martin lost a prominent role and neither boy was named to a representative 'Futures' tournament squad.
  • Marca and other media report the family is expected to move the brothers to Leganés to seek a different development project, a detail not yet confirmed by either club.
  • Both children are goalkeepers who began at Pozuelo and attracted attention in youth events, and the club has been notified of Casillas' decision but has made no formal public statement.
  • The episode highlights tensions between a high-profile former player and Real Madrid's hierarchy and could raise broader questions about selection transparency and parental influence in elite youth pathways.