Andres Iniesta: World Cup winner and former Barca midfielder to retire on Oct. 8
Former Spain international Andres Iniesta is expected to draw the curtains on an illustrious football career this month, Afrosport reports.
The 40-year-old former Barcelona midfield maestro uploaded a cryptic message on his X platform on Tuesday with the caption “Coming Soon 8/10/24”.
This message has sent the football world into a frenzy, with many expecting the La Masia Academy graduate to call time on his career on the said date.
COMING SOON🔜8️⃣🔟2️⃣4️⃣ pic.twitter.com/H0eaSKkTwU
— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) October 1, 2024
Iniesta, one of the most decorated footballers of all time, formed arguably the best-ever midfield partnership with Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Busquets during his time playing for Barcelona and also the Spanish national team.
He won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, leading La Roja to glory with a famous winner in extra-time as they defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in South Africa.
Iniesta, who also won two European Championship titles in 2008 and 2012, amassed over 30 titles in his Barcelona career, including nine La Liga titles, four Champions League trophy, and three FIFA Club World Cups.
Iniesta departed the Catalan club in June 2018 after 16 seasons with the senior team set up. He spent five seasons in Japan with Vissel Kobe, winning three titles, including the J1 League, before moving to the UAE Pro League to play for Emirates Club.
