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 his retirement on Tuesday after a glittering trophy-laden career spanning 24 years. I feel very proud of this path, with all the people who have accompanied me.” The technically-gifted Iniesta made 131 appearances for Spain, scoring the only goal of the 2010 World Cup final with a last-gasp strike to earn his country victory over the Netherlands as they lifted the global title for the first time. open image in gallery Andres Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain He also played a key role in Spain winning the 2008 European Championship to snap a 44-year trophy drought and was named player of the tournament when they successfully defended the title in 2012. open image in gallery Iniesta also won a number of trophies during Barcelona’s dominant era alongside Lionel Messi; including the Champions League Iniesta won nine LaLiga titles with Barca, four Champions League titles, six Copa del Rey crowns, two Uefa Super Cups and three Fifa Club World Cups, many of them alongside Xavi Hernandez, a rival for the accolade of being described as the best Spanish footballer of all time.

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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 …

El Clasico of Legends: Xavi, Iniesta to play in Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Japan
2 months ago

El Clasico of Legends: Xavi, Iniesta to play in Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Japan

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez will play for the first time since their retirement in a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on December 15. Xavi and Iniesta, who helped Spain win its maiden FIFA World Cup in 2010, was veterans at the club level as well, helping the Blaugrana win the treble …

Iniesta Embraces Coaching Course in UAE, Steps Towards Coaching License
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iniesta Embraces Coaching Course in UAE, Steps Towards Coaching License

India Today  

Former FC Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta has joined a coaching course in the UAE just days after announcing his retirement from professional football. Iniesta is currently enrolled in the UAE Football Association's coaching course, where he will be gaining the skills and knowledge required to apply for a coaching license.

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 …

Lionel Messi pays emotional tribute to Andres Iniesta as Spaniard announces retirement - with forward sharing throwback snap from duo's iconic Barcelona days
3 months, 1 week 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
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 …

Porto and Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement
5 months ago

Porto and Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement

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. The defender also featured 141 times for his country with only Cristiano …

Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year

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 Lionel Messi has been named TIME magazine’s 2023 …

Andres Iniesta jumps on the Gulf bandwagon, ‘opens new page’ with Emirates FC
1 year, 5 months ago

Andres Iniesta jumps on the Gulf bandwagon, ‘opens new page’ with Emirates FC

Firstpost  

Iniesta is the latest star to join the exodus to the energy-rich Gulf where Saudi Arabia has been setting the pace with the signings of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane, N’Golo Kante and Riyad Mahrez Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta on Wednesday became the latest marquee name to commit his career finale to the Gulf by signing …

FC Barcelona Legend, Andres Iniesta Set to Make Switch to UAE Club, Emirates FC
1 year, 5 months ago

FC Barcelona Legend, Andres Iniesta Set to Make Switch to UAE Club, Emirates FC

News 18  

FC Barcelona and Spanish legend, Andres Iniesta is set to make his next move to the Middle East. After making the switch to the Japanese club, Vissel Kobe, Iniesta is set to sign for the UAE club, Emirates FC which is based out of Ras-Al-Khaimah. The four-time Champions League, World Cup and Euros winner, Iniesta is set to sign for …

Andres Iniesta says farewell to Japanese soccer with rare start for Vissel Kobe
1 year, 6 months ago

Andres Iniesta says farewell to Japanese soccer with rare start for Vissel Kobe

Hindustan Times  

Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese soccer on Saturday with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel Kobe had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Consadole Sapporo. Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta controls the ball during the J-League football match between Vissel Kobe and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo The 39-year-old midfielder joined Kobe from Barcelona in …

Iniesta says farewell to Japanese football with rare start for Kobe
1 year, 6 months ago

Iniesta says farewell to Japanese football with rare start for Kobe

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta said goodbye to Japanese football on Saturday with his first league start of the season as title-chasing Vissel Kobe had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Consadole Sapporo. A sell-out crowd of 30,000 at Noevir Stadium gave Iniesta an affectionate send-off, organising a tifo display which showed the player wearing Kobe’s No. 8 shirt and …

Spain Legend Andres Iniesta Plays Farewell Game for Vissel Kobe
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain Legend Andres Iniesta Plays Farewell Game for Vissel Kobe

News 18  

Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta played his last game for Japanese club Vissel Kobe on Saturday, as he prepares to continue his illustrious career elsewhere. Iniesta made over 600 appearances for Barcelona, winning the Champions League four times and claiming nine La Liga titles before joining Kobe in 2018. “Thank you Iniesta for playing for Vissel Kobe for many years,” …

Barcelona beats Kobe 2-0 in Iniesta send-off
1 year, 7 months ago

Barcelona beats Kobe 2-0 in Iniesta send-off

The Hindu  

Spanish champions Barcelona cruised past Andres Iniesta’s Vissel Kobe 2-0 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after completing their domestic season. Kobe went on to make a game of it, and Iniesta hit the side-netting before Koya Yuruki drew a fantastic double save out of Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena. Iniesta joined Vissel in 2018 after …

Andres Iniesta to Leave Japan's Vissel Kobe but Determined to Play on
1 year, 7 months ago

Andres Iniesta to Leave Japan's Vissel Kobe but Determined to Play on

News 18  

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta said Thursday he will make an early exit from Japanese side Vissel Kobe but intends to keep playing aged 39. The Spanish World Cup winner’s contract with Vissel runs until the end of the year but a tearful Iniesta said he will leave in July after seeing little action this season. That’s difficult for me to …

Iniesta backs Spain’s youngsters to deliver at World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

Iniesta backs Spain’s youngsters to deliver at World Cup in Qatar

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning midfielder Andres Iniesta said head coach Luis Enrique’s youthful squad has plenty of first-team experience at club level to deliver international success. Brazilians turn Sao Paulo streets yellow and green ahead of World Cup “They’re young, but they’re first-team players, important and with a lot of responsibility. Personally, I love this team and I love the group …

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 …

Andres Iniesta reveals he would 'love' to return to Barcelona
2 years, 3 months ago

Andres Iniesta reveals he would 'love' to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta has admitted that he would 'love' a return to the club after finishing his contract with Japanese side Vissel Kobe. Iniesta and current Barcelona manager Xavi were widely considered as one of the best midfield pairings in history after they won everything at domestic and international levels with the LaLiga giants and Spain. Andres Iniesta …

Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta feels there's emotional instability at his former club
2 years, 3 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 …

Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe Fire Manager After Poor J-League Start
2 years, 9 months ago

Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe Fire Manager After Poor J-League Start

News 18  

Andres Iniesta’s Japanese team Vissel Kobe have fired manager Atsuhiro Miura after a seven-game winless start to the new J-League season. Miura led Vissel to a third-place finish in last season’s J-League and to the semi-finals of the 2020 AFC Champions League but he has failed to win a trophy for the big-spending club. “I’ve been involved in the big …

LaLiga: Difficult to see Lionel Messi in another club's colours, says Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta
3 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Difficult to see Lionel Messi in another club's colours, says Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta

Firstpost  

Iniesta, who has lifted a Japanese Emperor’s Cup and Super Cup with Kobe, reflected that he knew his time at Barcelona was up when he moved on. Both have now left the Catalan club - but former midfield general Andres Iniesta, who joined Japan’s Vissel Kobe three years ago, says it will be hard to see Leo Messi play for …

He's Staying! Andres Iniesta Extends Vissel Kobe Contract by Two Years
3 years, 8 months ago

He's Staying! Andres Iniesta Extends Vissel Kobe Contract by Two Years

News 18  

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta said on Tuesday he has extended his contract with Vissel Kobe by another two years and wants to keep working towards making the Japanese side the best in Asia. Spanish World Cup winner Iniesta, who also celebrated his 37th birthday on Tuesday, signed a three-year contract with Kobe in 2018 after leaving Barcelona, where he …

J-League: Andres Iniesta to stay with Japan's Vissel Kobe for two more years
3 years, 8 months ago

J-League: Andres Iniesta to stay with Japan's Vissel Kobe for two more years

Firstpost  

The former Barcelona midfield maestro joined Kobe in 2018 in a deal worth a reported $30 million a year and recently recovered from a serious thigh injury. Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta celebrated his 37th birthday on Tuesday by signing a contract extension that will keep him at J-League side Vissel Kobe for two more years. Iniesta’s debut at Kobe …

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 …

Asian Champions League: Ex-Barcelona star and Vissel Kobe’s Andres Iniesta vows to play on after surgery
4 years ago

Asian Champions League: Ex-Barcelona star and Vissel Kobe’s Andres Iniesta vows to play on after surgery

Firstpost  

Iniesta joined Vissel Kobe in 2018 after making 442 appearances for Barcelona, where he was the midfield dynamo in some of the club’s greatest ever teams. 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 thigh and …

Playing for Barcelona isn't Just Playing a Football Match: Andres Iniesta
4 years, 2 months 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 …

Messi's number one and Barca should have more Champions League titles with star – Iniesta
4 years, 7 months ago

Messi's number one and Barca should have more Champions League titles with star – Iniesta

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta believes Lionel Messi is the best in the world and feels Barcelona should have won more Champions League crowns with the superstar captain. Messi has established himself as one of the all-time greats in football – becoming Barca's leading scorer in its history and claiming a record six Ballons d'Or. READ: But Barca great Iniesta – now playing …

Andres Iniesta at 36: Ten of the Barcelona and Spain great's best moments
4 years, 8 months ago

Andres Iniesta at 36: Ten of the Barcelona and Spain great's best moments

The Hindu  

Picking out the best bits from the career of Andres Iniesta is rather like trying to get the ball off him. READ: Division threatens Premier League's chances of comeback 2010: WORLD CUP GLORY Iniesta recalled his winning goal in extra time of the 2010 World Cup final as a moment of clarity, when it seemed as though the world drifted …

Bruno Fernandes says he wants to model his game on 'one of the best in the world' Andres Iniesta
4 years, 8 months ago

Bruno Fernandes says he wants to model his game on 'one of the best in the world' Andres Iniesta

Daily Mail  

Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes wants to emulate former Barcelona star Andres Iniesta, who he says was 'one of the best in the world'. Man United star Bruno Fernandes says he hopes to emulate ex-Barcelona star Andres Iniesta He said the Spaniard was 'one of the best in the world' and should have won the Ballon D'or 'The one I …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Barcelona great Andres Iniesta says saving human lives more important than football during COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Barcelona great Andres Iniesta says saving human lives more important than football during COVID-19 crisis

Firstpost  

With Spain one of the country’s hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Barcelona great Andres Iniesta says he is finding it tough to watch events unfold in Europe from his new home in Japan. Tokyo: With Spain one of the country’s hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Barcelona great Andres Iniesta says he is finding it tough to watch events …

Iniesta: There will never be another Barcelona generation like ours
4 years, 8 months ago

Iniesta: There will never be another Barcelona generation like ours

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta accepts Barcelona will be unable to reproduce his golden generation, yet he does not see why future teams cannot replicate their success. Midfielder Iniesta was one of a host of world-class stars who came through the famed La Masia academy in quick succession, with Lionel Messi, Xavi, Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets also making the grade. …

Andres Iniesta: Coaching Barcelona with Xavi doesn't sound too bad!
4 years, 11 months ago

Andres Iniesta: Coaching Barcelona with Xavi doesn't sound too bad!

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta says the prospect of taking on a joint coaching role with Xavi at Barcelona "doesn't sound too bad". "The Xavi-Iniesta tandem doesn't sound too bad, but it's not possible right now," he told El Partidazo. READ | Premier League Preview: Liverpool faces rival Man United, City hosts Palace When asked about the prospect of another ex-team-mate, Carles Puyol, …

LaLiga: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes Spanish champions treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly
5 years ago

LaLiga: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes Spanish champions treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly

Firstpost  

Barca approached Iniesta’s former team mate Xavi Hernandez to replace the under-pressure Valverde who they wanted to sack after defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final last week, reports in the Spanish media said. Barcelona: Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes the Spanish champions are treating coach Ernesto Valverde unfairly. They have to have some respect for …

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 …

Fernando Torres bows out in Sagan Tosu's 6-1 defeat, Sergio Ramos, Steven Gerrard pay tribute
5 years, 4 months ago

Fernando Torres bows out in Sagan Tosu's 6-1 defeat, Sergio Ramos, Steven Gerrard pay tribute

The Hindu  

Fernando Torres did not get a fitting finale to his football career as Sagan Tosu was routed 6-1 on Friday by a Vissel Kobe side led by his former Spain colleagues Andres Iniesta and David Villa. Torres played for the final time in the J.League clash in Tosu, but his struggling side was dismantled - with friend and former team-mate …

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 …

Torres wants perfect finale with Iniesta and Villa
5 years, 6 months ago

Torres wants perfect finale with Iniesta and Villa

The Hindu  

Fernando Torres believes facing former Spain colleagues David Villa and Andres Iniesta will make for "the perfect finale" when he plays his last professional match in the J.League on August 23. Having announced his decision to retire from football and bring the curtain down on 18 trophy-laden years in the game, Torres explained his decision to make Sagan Tosu's clash …

Legends praise Sergio Busquets on tenth anniversary of Spain debut
5 years, 9 months ago

Legends praise Sergio Busquets on tenth anniversary of Spain debut

Daily Mail  

Spain stars past and present have joined forces to congratulate Sergio Busquets on 10 years of duty for the national team. It has been 10 years since midfielder Sergio Busquets made his first appearance for Spain Former national team-mates, including Iker Casillas took part in a video praising Busquets His former Barcelona colleague Andres Iniesta was also on hand with …

Andres Iniesta scores outrageous first goal to guide Japanese club Vissel Kobe to victory over rivals Jubilo Iwata
6 years, 5 months ago

Andres Iniesta scores outrageous first goal to guide Japanese club Vissel Kobe to victory over rivals Jubilo Iwata

Firstpost  

Spanish great Andres Iniesta scored a sublime first goal for Japanese side Vissel Kobe on Saturday, helping them to a 2-1 win over J-League rivals Jubilo Iwata. Tokyo: Spanish great Andres Iniesta scored a sublime first goal for Japanese side Vissel Kobe on Saturday, helping them to a 2-1 win over J-League rivals Jubilo Iwata. Former Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski …

Andres Iniesta scores first goal for Japanese side Vissel Kobe
6 years, 5 months ago

Andres Iniesta scores first goal for Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Hindustan Times  

Andres Iniesta scored his first goal for J League side Vissel Kobe in their 2-1 victory over Jubilo Iwata on Saturday. Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta of Spain scores his first goal for Vissel Kobe during their J-League soccer match against Jubilo Iwata in Kobe, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo August 11, 2018. The great Spanish midfielder, who moved …

Andres Iniesta makes J-League debut for Vissel Kobe off the bench, unable to prevent loss against Shonan Bellmare
6 years, 5 months ago

Andres Iniesta makes J-League debut for Vissel Kobe off the bench, unable to prevent loss against Shonan Bellmare

Firstpost  

Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres made their debuts for their J-League clubs after making lucrative moves to Japan, but both Spanish veterans were unable to help their teams to victory. Kobe: Spanish legend Andres Iniesta’s Japanese debut ended on a flat note on Sunday as Vissel Kobe crashed to an embarrassing 3-0 home defeat against J-League strugglers Shonan Bellmare. Meanwhile, …

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 …

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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