The news of the moment has found its epicenter in a brief statement from Maria Jose Suarezwho, with a smile and vague words, has confirmed what the images that occupy the cover of the magazine Week this Wednesday. They tell us that the ex of Escassi yes it is being seen with Iker Casillas. And it’s not the first time they’ve dated, “but they’re not dating.” This unexpected romance or whatever it is has put two public figures with very different but equally fascinating trajectories in the spotlight: is it the big pink bombshell of winter?
When asked directly about her connection with the former Real Madrid goalkeeper, the model and businesswoman limited herself to answering Sonsoles Ónega with a serene tone: “We are getting to know each other, but I want everything to flow calmly”. These statements, although vague, have been enough to fuel even more speculation about what could be the beginning of a relationship that has sparked interest both in the tabloid press and among sports fans.
An unexpected relationship, full of coincidences
Although surprising at first glance, the closeness between María José Suárez and Iker Casillas is not completely fortuitous. Both are part of a social circle in which Feliciano Lopeza close friend of Casillas and ex of María José, may have played a key role. We are not saying that this environment has led to the first encounters, which have evolved into a connection that, according to those who know them, is based on an illusion that they do not know where it can lead to. “But you see them with complicity and good mutual understanding,” tells us a person who saw them leave together from the event where the published photos were taken. Week.
María José Suárez, divorced from the father of her son, almost fresh from an intense but stormy romance with Escassi, is known for her relationships, her work and her elegance. The Sevillian has stated on other occasions that she is in a moment of personal and professional stability despite the scandal caused by the end of her ‘triangular’ courtship with the rider. After years of making headlines for her love relationships and business projects in the world of fashion, this new stage seems to bring Coria del Río a serenity that is reflected in her attitude in front of the cameras.
Casillas, on the other hand, has kept a low profile since his divorce from Sara Carboneroin 2021. His personal life, marked by that media separation process, now seems to be at a turning point. For many, the fact that he has decided to share time with Suárez, even in environments where they could be photographed, is a sign that he could be willing to open a new sentimental chapter.
The value of discretion in a budding romance
Despite the media pressure, both María José Suárez and Iker Casillas, who appears to be in good health after the heart attack that took him off the field, have chosen to handle this situation with discretion. Neither of them has wanted to openly confirm the nature of their relationship, although the published images and the model’s indirect statements suggest that there is something more than a simple friendship between them.
One of the keys to the possible success of this relationship could lie precisely in the way in which both manage media attention. While Casillas is accustomed to the spotlight from his years as a star goalkeeper, María José Suárez has dealt with the exposure of her private life for years, learning to keep rumors and speculation under control.
What makes this story especially interesting is the combination of two seemingly distant universes: that of elite sport and the glamor of fashion. Iker Casillas, a symbol of Spanish and world football, has built his career on discipline and effort on the playing fields. María José Suárez, six years older than Casillas, has been able to constantly reinvent herself, going from being Miss Spain 1996 to a consolidated businesswoman, always maintaining her place in the social chronicle.
Both, however, share something essential: the experience of dealing with media pressure and the challenge of finding balance in their personal lives after difficult times.
A courtship that excites the public
The possibility that Jordi Nieto’s ex-wife and Casillas are dating has unleashed a wave of positive comments on social networks. Many consider that they could be the perfect match: two mature people, with consolidated careers and the ability to understand the scrutiny that comes with being public figures. In this context, the complicity that seems to exist between them has only fueled the interest of the public, who closely follows every movement of Carbonero’s ex and Feliciano López’s ex.
A curious element in this plot is the role of the tennis player, ex-Alba Carrillo and married to Sandra Gago. The athlete has been a close friend of Casillas for years and has met Suárez on numerous occasions. According to close sources, the tennis player did not act as a catalyst for the two to get to know each other better. It’s pure coincidence.
Although rumors of a romantic link between Iker and María José have emerged with this exclusive Weekeverything indicates that the relationship is made up of several dates.
A romance to stay?
It remains to be seen how this story will evolve. For now, María Suárez’s smile when asked about Casillas and her attitude in not denying anything to her ‘boss’ Sonsoles Ónega seem to indicate that, although she prefers to take things calmly, she is open to the possibility of this relationship growing.
For Casillas, this could be a moment of personal renewal, a step forward after years of emotional turbulence. For his part, Suárez continues to show that relationships with celebrities suit him, he can take control of his life and decide what place he wants to give to relationships in his daily life. A little bird tells us that Iker has been more surprised than María José with this cover and that the goalkeeper is not going to go to any set to talk about this but that María José is.