This time, the end clap has indeed sounded for Andrés Iniesta. The Spanish midfielder has decided to retire and made the announcement on Tuesday, October 8. October 8 as his jersey number, he who will remain as a true legend of Spanish football. The midfielder confirmed the end of his playing career at the age of 40. After a final experience in the United Arab Emirates, the former Barça and Spain midfielder decided to say goodbye to his playing career.
Iniesta retires
World champion in 2010 with Spain and scorer of the decisive goal in the final, Iniesta was also a double European champion with La Roja but also won 32 titles with Barça, including four Champions Leagues. “I never thought this day would come. I never imagined it. All these tears we have shed these days are tears of emotion, of pride. These are not tears of sadness. These are the tears of this boy from Fuentealbilla (his hometown), who had the dream of becoming a footballer and who achieved it after a lot of work, sacrifices… I am very proud of this journey, along with all the people who accompanied me”Iniesta told journalists this Tuesday during his announcement. It is therefore a football legend who says goodbye today.
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This time, the end clap has indeed sounded for Andrés Iniesta. The Spanish midfielder has decided to retire and made the announcement on Tuesday, October 8. October 8 as his jersey number, he who will remain as a true legend of Spanish football.
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