With this presentation video, Andrés Iniesta announced what was an open secret: his retirement from professional football.
Huge number of familiar faces in the seats, ready to listen to and accompany Andrés Iniesta on the day of his farewell. Xavi, Flick, Piqué and Laporta, among those in attendance.
And of course for the entire Iniesta family, it was a special day. Andrés, father, husband and champion of everything with La Roja and FC Barcelona, leaves football and this is how the former midfielder was seen, surrounded by his family.
Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, also took the time to express his best wishes to Iniesta for what is to come: “You retired a legend but above all an exemplary person. You scored the goal of our lives”says the politician.
The Spanish soccer team also fired him online: “For giving us our star. Simply thank you for so much”says the tweet in X.
Even Real Madrid released an official statement talking about Iniesta: “Andrés Iniesta has contributed with his football and his values to enhance this sport, beyond the numerous titles won during his career. His iconic goal in the final of the World Cup in South Africa in 2010 will forever remain in the memory of all fans. Spanish. Real Madrid wishes him and his entire family the best of luck in this new stage of his life.”says the text that can be read on the official website of the Blanco club.
A partner for life like the Argentine Leo Messi also said goodbye to him on his Instagram account: “One of the ones I enjoyed playing together the most. The ball is going to miss you and so will all of us”expressed Leo.
Nothing more and nothing less than FIFA also dedicated a tweet to him, remembering his historic goal against Spain, for the first World Cup..
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