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Former Barcelona’s midfielder Andrés Iniesta has decided to retire from professional football. The player who is currently playing for Emirates Club has now decided to leave football on October 8 – which has been the number that was always on his back.
Legendary Spanish midfielder Andrés Iniesta, formerly of FC Barcelona, has decided to retire from professional football. The 39-year-old icon, who currently plays for Emirates Club in the UAE, will officially hang up his boots on October 8, 2024—a fitting tribute to the number 8 shirt he famously wore throughout his career.
Iniesta, widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in football history, rose to stardom during his time at Barcelona, where he won numerous titles, including nine La Liga championships and four UEFA Champions League trophies. He also played a pivotal role in Spain’s World Cup triumph in 2010, scoring the winning goal in the final.
His final game will mark the end of an illustrious career that spanned over two decades, defined by unparalleled vision, creativity, and technical brilliance on the pitch.
