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Iker Casillas Returns to FC Porto Training 6 Months After Suffering Heart Attack

FC Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has taken the next step in his recovery from a heart attack in May, returning to training for the first time in six months.

Per AS English, the former Real Madrid star shared this image of his boots, along with the caption "six months and three days you have been in the locker":

Iker Casillas

6 meses y 3 días que estabais en la taquilla... u270cufe0f https://t.co/nDtjxfm1lq

The 38-year-old has been keeping his fans up-to-date throughout his recovery and shared this photo of himself on a treadmill a few weeks ago:

Per The Independent's Ed Malyon, Casillas was rushed to a local hospital after he suffered a heart attack during a training session.