In front of a crowd of more than 45,000 supporters at Tokyohe delivered a last glimpse of his creative talent, which allowed him to win theEuro (2008, 2012) and once the World with theSpain (2010).
He made sure to leave in style by sending in a last minute cross that the defense Real Madrid 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 Iniestawho continued his career at Vissel Kobe (Japan) for five years after leaving Barcelona in 2018.
Iniesta lined up with his former midfield partner Xavi Hernandezbut also with Rivaldo, Rafael Marquez et Javier Saviola in the Barcelona team. Roberto Carlos, Fabio Cannavaro et Iker Casillas were part of the team Real.
Iniesta has won a total of 32 trophies with the Barçaof which four Champions Leagues (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015) and nine national championship titles (Liga), shared with Lionel Messiwho was his teammate for most of his career.
After 16 seasons at Barça, then an end of career in Japan and the Emirates“Don Andres“will now embark at the age of 40 on a career ascoach.
“I’m thinking of getting my coaching diploma and I want to see where my career takes me,” he said soberly.
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