Iniesta Announces Retirement After 22-Year Career
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iniesta Announces Retirement After 22-Year Career

Associated Press  

Spanish legend and Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta announces his retirement after 22 years. Iniesta, who scored Spain's World Cup-winning goal in 2010, helped Barcelona win two European Championship titles and four Champions League trophies. He made his first-team debut with Barcelona in 2002 and appeared in 674 games for the club. Iniesta is known for his unique ball control and superb playmaking ability, and he helped Barcelona's midfield thrive for many years with an enchanting and effective ball-possession style that became known as the tiki-taka. He won nine Spanish leagues with Barcelona, as well as six Copa del Reys. Iniesta's iconic goal in the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa will forever remain in the memory of every Spanish fan.

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Iniesta helps Barcelona win against Real Madrid one last time before bidding farewell to glittering career
1 week, 1 day ago

Iniesta helps Barcelona win against Real Madrid one last time before bidding farewell to glittering career

The Hindu  

Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career Sunday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo and will now look to go into coaching. “I think it was a great game for the Japanese fans,” said Iniesta, who played in Japan for five years after leaving Barcelona in 2018. “If they …

Spain and Barcelona great Andres Iniesta announces retirement after 22-year career
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain and Barcelona great Andres Iniesta announces retirement after 22-year career

The Hindu  

Andrés Iniesta, who scored Spain's World Cup-winning goal in 2010 and was one of the key players who made Barcelona's tiki-taka thrive for so long, announced his retirement from soccer on Tuesday. “I never expected that this day would come, I never imagined it,” an emotional Iniesta said at a ceremony in Barcelona. “It's something I'll always have fond memories …

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days

Daily Mail  

Messi is one of the famous faces who have given their best to the midfielder Iniesta confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after Messi had paid tribute Lionel Messi has paid tribute to former team-mate Andres Iniesta after the Spain and Barcelona legend edged closer to his retirement before the news was officially announced on Tuesday. Lionel Messi has paid an …

Messi Pays Tribute to Iniesta: A Final Farewell
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Messi Pays Tribute to Iniesta: A Final Farewell

ABP News  

Lionel Messi expresses his deep respect and admiration for his former FC Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta, who announces his retirement from professional football. Messi shares a heartfelt message for Iniesta, acknowledging his magic and the profound impact he has had on his career. The two former teammates remain close friends and continue to share a strong bond off the pitch.

Andres Iniesta expected to confirm retirement after emotional social media post
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Andres Iniesta expected to confirm retirement after emotional social media post

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Andres Iniesta broke down in tears in an …

Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta opens up on his battle with depression
2 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta opens up on his battle with depression

Daily Mail  

Iniesta reveals that he lost his lust for life during his injury struggles in his career The midfielder struggled through a spell of injuries during the 2009/10 season Former Barcelona star Andreas Iniesta opened up on his battle with depression Former Barcelona star Andreas Iniesta has opened up on his brutal battle with depression during one stage of his illustrious …

Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta feels there's emotional instability at his former club
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta feels there's emotional instability at his former club

India Today  

Barcelona legend midfielder Andreas Iniesta feels there is emotional instability at his former club. The 2010 World Cup winner also showered praise on Barcelona's new midfield pair of Pedri and Gavi, saying that both of them have a spectacular future. The midfielder also touched upon Barcelona's 1-0 loss at the hands of Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona …

Facing Fours Months Out, Ex-Barcelona Star Andres Iniesta Vows to Play on after Surgery
4 years ago

Facing Fours Months Out, Ex-Barcelona Star Andres Iniesta Vows to Play on after Surgery

News 18  

Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta has promised his glittering career won’t be cut short by the thigh injury that has left him facing four months on the sidelines. The World Cup-winning Spanish midfielder, 36, said he planned to be back for his Japanese club Vissel Kobe next season after undergoing surgery in Barcelona on a ruptured tendon. Iniesta clutched his …

Playing for Barcelona isn't Just Playing a Football Match: Andres Iniesta
4 years, 1 month ago

Playing for Barcelona isn't Just Playing a Football Match: Andres Iniesta

News 18  

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta has opened up about the?massive pressure and constant tension? Iniesta played 442 matches for Barcelona before leaving as club captain, passing on the armband to Lionel Messi. The 36-year-old further said that it was because of the constant pressure that he couldn?t enjoy 100 per cent at Barcelona. The 85-minute documentary, which is streaming on …

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