World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas has found himself at the centre of a shocking police investigation after authorities arrested a housemaid working at his Portuguese residence over allegations of a major jewellery theft.
The former Real Madrid and Spain captain, who lifted the 2010 World Cup, returned from holiday to discover that luxury watches and precious jewellery worth approximately €400,000 had vanished from his property in the exclusive Oeiras area near Lisbon.
The Investigation Unfolds
Portuguese Judicial Police swiftly launched an investigation that led to the arrest of a 39-year-old domestic worker employed at the football legend's home. According to police sources, the suspect had been working for Casillas for several months before the alleged theft occurred.
The missing items include:
- Multiple high-end luxury watches
- Valuable pieces of jewellery
- Personal items of significant sentimental value
A Troubling Pattern for Football Stars
This incident marks the latest in a series of high-profile burglaries targeting football celebrities. Just last year, Casillas' former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema fell victim to a similar crime when thieves broke into his French residence.
The trend has seen several prominent players targeted while away from their homes, either on holiday or during away matches with their clubs.
Casillas' Current Situation
Since retiring from professional football in 2020 following a heart attack scare, the 42-year-old has been living between Spain and Portugal. The legendary goalkeeper, who made 725 appearances for Real Madrid, now serves as an assistant to the president at the Spanish Football Federation.
Police investigations continue as authorities work to recover the stolen items and determine the full extent of the alleged theft.
