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Spain and Barcelona legend Iniesta announces retirement after 22-year career.

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Last updated: 2024/10/08 at 12:33 PM
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Spanish footballer Andrés Iniesta, who is known for scoring Spain’s World Cup-winning goal in 2010 and being a key player in Barcelona’s tiki-taka style, has announced his retirement from soccer after a 22-year career. Iniesta, who is now 40 years old, made the announcement at an emotional ceremony in Barcelona, reflecting on his journey from a young boy with a dream of playing soccer to becoming a successful professional athlete through hard work and sacrifice.

Iniesta made his debut with Barcelona in 2002 and went on to appear in 674 matches for the club, winning numerous titles including nine Spanish leagues and six Copa del Reys. He was part of a legendary midfield at Barcelona alongside Xavi Hernández and Sergio Busquets, as well as playing with Lionel Messi in attack, creating a team that was known for its mesmerizing ball-possession style, tiki-taka. Iniesta’s unique ball control and playmaking ability made him stand out as one of the best in the world.

After leaving Barcelona in 2018, Iniesta played for Vissel Kobe in Japan before joining club Emirates in the UAE Pro League. Throughout his career, he also had success with the Spanish national team, winning the 2008 and 2012 Euros and the 2010 World Cup, where he scored the winning goal in extra time. Iniesta’s contributions to Spanish and Barcelona soccer have left a lasting impact on the sport.

Iniesta’s retirement ceremony was attended by his family, Barcelona officials, and members of the current squad, including coach Hansi Flick. His former teammate, Lionel Messi, paid tribute to him on Instagram, calling him one of the most magical teammates he had ever played with. As Iniesta closes this chapter of his career, he leaves behind a legacy of excellence and sportsmanship that will be remembered by fans around the world for years to come.

Andrés Iniesta, quien anotó el gol que le dio a España la Copa del Mundo en 2010 y fue uno de los jugadores clave que hizo florecer el tiki-taka del Barcelona durante tanto tiempo, anunció su retiro del fútbol el martes. A sus 40 años, Iniesta puso fin a una carrera de 22 años que también incluyó dos títulos de la Eurocopa y cuatro trofeos de la Liga de Campeones. El anuncio se produjo en una emotiva ceremonia en Barcelona, donde Iniesta reflexionó sobre su trayectoria desde que era un niño con el sueño de ser futbolista hasta convertirse en un exitoso deportista profesional a través del trabajo duro y el sacrificio.

Iniesta hizo su debut con el Barcelona en 2002 y jugó 674 partidos con el club, ganando numerosos títulos, incluidas nueve ligas españolas y seis Copas del Rey. Formó parte de un legendario centro del campo en el Barcelona junto a Xavi Hernández y Sergio Busquets, además de jugar con Lionel Messi en el ataque, creando un equipo conocido por su estilo de posesión de balón fascinante, el tiki-taka. La capacidad única de Iniesta para controlar el balón y crear juego lo destacó como uno de los mejores del mundo.

Después de dejar el Barcelona en 2018, Iniesta jugó para el Vissel Kobe en Japón antes de unirse al club Emirates en la Liga Pro de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos. A lo largo de su carrera, también tuvo éxito con la selección nacional de España, ganando las Eurocopas de 2008 y 2012 y la Copa del Mundo de 2010, donde anotó el gol ganador en la prórroga. Las contribuciones de Iniesta al fútbol español y al Barcelona han dejado un impacto duradero en el deporte.

La ceremonia de retiro de Iniesta fue asistida por su familia, funcionarios del Barcelona y miembros de la plantilla actual, incluido el entrenador Hansi Flick. Su excompañero, Lionel Messi, le rindió homenaje en Instagram, calificándolo como uno de los compañeros de equipo más mágicos con los que había jugado. A medida que Iniesta cierra este capítulo de su carrera, deja atrás un legado de excelencia y deportividad que será recordado por los fanáticos de todo el mundo durante muchos años.

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