In front of a crowd of more than 45,000 supporters in Tokyo, he provided a final glimpse of his creative talent, which allowed him to win the Euro twice (2008, 2012) and the World Cup once with Spain (2010).
He made sure to leave in style by sending in a last-minute cross that Real Madrid’s defense deflected into his own net to give the great Catalan rival a 2-1 victory.
“I think it was a great match for the Japanese fans“, said Andres Iniestawho continued his career at Vissel Kobe (Japan) for five years after leaving Barcelona in 2018.
Iniesta was lined up with his former midfield partner Xavi Hernandez, but also with Rivaldo, Rafael Marquez and Javier Saviola in the Barcelona team. Roberto Carlos, Fabio Cannavaro and Iker Casillas were part of the Real team.
Iniesta has won a total of 32 trophies with Barça, including four Champions Leagues (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015) and nine national championship titles (Liga), shared with Lionel Messi, who was his teammate for most of his career.
After 16 seasons at Barça, then an end of his career in Japan and the Emirates, “Don Andres” will now embark on a coaching career at the age of 40. “I’m thinking about getting my coaching degree and I want to see where my career takes me”he soberly declared.
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