Iniesta: Spain retirement not easy decision
6 years, 6 months ago

Iniesta: Spain retirement not easy decision

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta says he spent "many months" thinking about his international future before opting to quit Spain duty after the World Cup. "I believe I've been lucky to be able to live one of the best eras of Spanish football, with a generation of players who have been and are exceptional in every sense. "I'd like to give thanks to everyone at the federation for the support and treatment I've always been given during these last 19 years; to all the presidents, directors, and employees with whom I've been able to live all these years," Iniesta continued. "I've had the fortune of having great coaches throughout this era, with special affection for Luis Aragones, who gave me my debut, and with whom we won the first Euros in a dream-like tournament.

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

Former Spain and Barcelona great Andres Iniesta retires from football
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Spain and Barcelona great Andres Iniesta retires from football

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 Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta announced …

Spain and Barcelona great Andres Iniesta announces retirement after 22-year career
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Iniesta Announces Retirement After 22-Year Career
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Messi Pays Tribute to Iniesta: A Final Farewell
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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, 2 months 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 …

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 …

Andres Iniesta in talks with Argentina club Estudiantes
5 years ago

Andres Iniesta in talks with Argentina club Estudiantes

The Hindu  

Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron confirmed talks have taken place with Vissel Kobe captain Andres Iniesta over a switch to the Argentine club. Amid growing links to Estudiantes – where ex-Barca defender Gabriel Milito is head coach – after Mascherano arrived from Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortuna, Veron insisted negotiations are yet to take place. READ | Iniesta …

Andres Iniesta writes to Fernando Torres before final match: 'I miss you already'
5 years, 4 months ago

Andres Iniesta writes to Fernando Torres before final match: 'I miss you already'

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta penned an emotional letter to Fernando Torres as the two prepared to face one another a final time in the Sagan Tosu striker's last professional match. Iniesta wrote a lengthy letter to Torres before Friday's game, in which the playmaker netted a penalty before going off injured as Vissel surged into a 3-0 half-time lead, published in El …

Iniesta retires from Spain after World Cup loss to Russia
6 years, 6 months ago

Iniesta retires from Spain after World Cup loss to Russia

India TV News  

Andres Iniesta, the elegant midfielder who was a symbol of Spain's golden generation, retired from international soccer following the team's loss to Russia in a penalty shootout at the World Cup on Sunday. Iniesta, who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, had already hinted this would be his final tournament with the national team, and he …

Andres Iniesta Announces International Retirement After Spain Loss
6 years, 6 months ago

Andres Iniesta Announces International Retirement After Spain Loss

The Quint  

"It's bad, it's tough," he said. "It's a difficult moment, one we have been through on various occasions -- we weren't capable of going that little bit extra. "The critics don't matter so much; we are angry because we weren't capable of taking another step and we didn't rise to the occasion, despite trying everything. Iniesta said he had no …

FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia Live: Iniesta announces retirement after Spain's ouster
6 years, 6 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia Live: Iniesta announces retirement after Spain's ouster

The Hindu  

Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football after Spain's round-of-16 exit on Sunday. READ: Russia dumps Spain out of World Cup, Akinfeev the hero in shootout "Sometimes the endings are not as one dreams," Iniesta said post the match. Iniesta played 131 times for his country, netting 13 times – including the iconic World Cup winning …

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