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The End of an Era: Andrés Iniesta Announces Retirement

Andrés Iniesta, The Spaniard, maestro of the game announced retirement from professional football after a long 22 years serving in the field. The player who represented the National team of Spain and FC Barcelona, one of the best clubs in the world.

Iniesta’s Remarks

  • I never expected that this day would come, I never imagined it,” an emotional Iniesta said in a ceremony near the Barcelona port.
  • But all the tears from the last few days are tears of emotion, or pride, they are not tears of sadness.
  • They are tears of this kid who had the dream of being a soccer player and who succeeded after a lot of hard work, effort and sacrifice.

Andrés Iniesta: A National Team Legend

Key player for the Spanish national team, contributing to the team’s golden generation.

2010 FIFA World Cup

  • Scored the decisive goal in extra time during the final against the Netherlands.
  • Secured Spain’s first and only FIFA World Cup title.

UEFA European Championships

  • Part of the squad that won the 2008 UEFA European Championship.
  • Contributed to Spain’s triumph in the 2012 UEFA European Championship.

Andrés Iniesta: A Career of Glory at Barcelona

Total Appearances : 674 matches for FC Barcelona.

Goals and Assists : Scored 57 goals, Provided 135 assists.

Major Honors

Champions League

  • Won 4 titles (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015).

Club World Cup

  • Won 3 titles (2009, 2011, 2015).

La Liga Titles

  • Secured 9 championships (2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019).

European Super Cups

  • Claimed 3 titles (2009, 2011, 2016).

Copa del Rey

  • Triumphed 6 times (2009, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018).

Spanish Super Cups

  • Won 7 titles (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018).

Shivam

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