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Iniesta, Spain and Barcelona great, announces retirement after 22-year career

Iniesta ended a 22-year career that included a World Cup, two European Championship titles and four Champions League trophies.

Andres Iniesta announces retirement after 22-year career.(AFP)

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Published on Oct 08, 2024 11:27 PM IST

AP |

Messi pays incredible tribute to Iniesta on retirement: ‘The ball will miss you'

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Iniesta, with whom he shared several memorable moments on the field, including lifting multiple UCL and La Liga trophies.

Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta played at La Masia and then ruled European football together. (AFP)

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Published on Oct 08, 2024 03:44 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Andres Iniesta says farewell to Japanese soccer with rare start for Vissel Kobe

Iniesta’s next destination has yet to be confirmed and he has been linked with clubs in Europe as well as South America.

Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta controls the ball during the J-League football match between Vissel Kobe and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo(AFP)

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Published on Jul 01, 2023 09:12 PM IST

AP |

Delighted that Indians fans will get a glimpse of my journey: Iniesta

Iniesta commented, “I am delighted to know that through this documentary my Indian fans will get a glimpse of my journey in the world of football. It is a story about my life and all the things I’ve lived”.

Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona vs Real Sociedad - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - May 20, 2018 Barcelona's Andres Iniesta after the match REUTERS/Albert Gea(REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 09, 2020 10:26 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

‘Guardiola tried to get him out of bottomless pit’: Andres Iniesta’s story of depression at Barcelona

Iniesta recalls his experience with the illness in a Rakuten TV documentary, ‘Andres Iniesta - The Unexpected Hero’, which was released on Thursday and covers his move to Japanese side Vissel Kobe in 2018.

Barcelona's Andres Iniesta after the match.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2020 04:42 PM IST

Madrid | ByAgence France-Presse

On-form Andres Iniesta steers Vissel Kobe to emphatic ACL victory

Keijiro Ogawa scored a hat-trick with Kyogo Furuhashi and Brazilian striker Douglas also on target, but it was the Spanish World Cup winner who stole the show in the Group G clash with a vintage performance at the heart of Thorsten Fink’s side.

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Updated on Feb 12, 2020 08:31 PM IST

Hong Kong | ByReuters

Tributes pour in as Spanish striker Torres retires

Torres, who will be an adviser to the Japanese club, thanked the crowd in a speech, and spoke of his admiration for the Sagan Tosu team that avoided relegation from the J-League last year.

Spain's Fernando Torres waves to supporters during an event in Tosu, western Japan, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, a day after announcing his retirement from his 18-year soccer career. (Miki Nabeta/Kyodo News via AP)(AP)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2019 10:22 AM IST

Tokyo | ByReuters

Carles Perez double as Barcelona beat Andres Iniesta’s Vissel Kobe 2-0

Carles Perez, a product of Barcelona’s academy, played a one-two inside the box and nutmegged the goalkeeper for his first goal, and fired a stunning left-footer for his second in the dying minutes.

FC Barcelona's forward Carles Perez celebrates his goal during the Rakuten Cup.(AFP)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2019 06:32 PM IST

Kobe | ByAgence France-Presse

David Villa to rejoin Andres Iniesta at Vissel Kobe in Japan

David Villa, the all-time leading goalscorer in Spanish national team history, joined New York City in 2014 from Atletico Madrid following successful seasons with Barcelona and Valencia.

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Updated on Dec 01, 2018 04:29 PM IST

Tokyo | ByAgence France-Presse

Played to do justice to Dani Jarque’s memories, says Ferran Corominas

Ferran Corominas was one of the first to see Daniel Jarque motionless in their room at Coverciano, Italy, where Espanyol had gone for pre-seasons.

Daniel Jarque and Ferran Corominas were teammates at Catalan club RCD Espanyol.(PTI)

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Updated on Nov 30, 2018 11:09 AM IST

Kolkata | ByDhiman Sarkar

Andres Iniesta blames current Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho for ‘unbearable’ tension in Spain team

Jose Mourinho was never far from controversy during his time in LaLiga, and Andres Iniesta believes he also damaged Spain’s national team.

Jose Mourinho managed real Madrid from 2010-2013(Action Images via Reuters)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2018 05:32 PM IST

Madrid | ByOmnisport

Lionel Messi, Philippe Coutinho get Barcelona off to winning start in La Liga

Philippe Coutinho, who had come off the bench, lashed in the second goal before Lionel Messi added gloss to the scoreline in stoppage time, with the clock having ticked past midnight in Catalonia.

FC Barcelona's Coutinho, front center, celebrates with teammates, including Lionel Messi, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Alaves at Camp Nou.(AP)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2018 10:27 AM IST

Madrid | ByAgence France-Presse

Andres Iniesta scores first goal for Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Lukas Podolski slid the ball through to Andres Iniesta in the penalty area and the 34-year-old displayed all his trademark intelligence to pirouette past a Jubilo Iwata defender before rounding the goalkeeper to roll the ball into the net.

Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta of Spain scores his first goal for Vissel Kobe during their J-League soccer match against Jubilo Iwata in Kobe, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo August 11, 2018.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Aug 11, 2018 07:36 PM IST

Reuters, Tokyo | ByReuters

Lionel Messi named Barcelona captain

Barcelona will have four captains for the 2018-19 season following Andres Iniesta’s departure, with Lionel Messi at the top of the list.

Lionel Messi was named Barcelona’s second captain in 2015.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Aug 10, 2018 06:06 PM IST

Barcelona | ByOmnisport

Fernando Torres joins J-league side Sagan Tosu

The former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres left Atletico Madrid this summer after returning to his boyhood club in 2015.

Fernando Torres has reportedly signed an 18 month contract with Sagan Tosu.(Twitter)

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Updated on Jul 10, 2018 05:10 PM IST

Agence France-Presse, Tokyo | ByAgence France-Presse

FIFA World Cup 2018: With Andres Iniesta, an era passes for Spain

Spain’s Andres Iniesta, who won 133 caps in an international career spanning 12 years, retired from international football on Sunday following his side’s FIFA World Cup elimination at the hands of Russia.

Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta called time on his remarkable international career after his team’s surprise FIFA World Cup exit at the hands of hosts Russia on Sunday.(AFP)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2018 05:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Moscow | ByBhargab Sarmah

Andres Iniesta confirms international retirement following Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2018 exit

Andres Iniesta called time on his remarkable international career after Spain’s surprise FIFA World Cup 2018 exit at the hands of hosts Russia on Sunday.

Andres Iniesta retired from international football after Spain lost to Russia in the FIFA World Cup 2018 on Sunday.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jul 02, 2018 02:57 AM IST

Omnisport | ByHT Correspondent

FIFA World Cup 2018: Luka Modric faces final chance at international glory

Luka Modric has never even made it into the top three of football’s most prestigious individual award but, after scoring twice in Croatia’s opening three games in the FIFA World Cup 2018, there is a chance for him finally to put his stamp on a major tournament.

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric takes part in a training session at the Roschino Arena, outside Saint Petersburg, on June 29, 2018, during the FIFA World Cup 2018.(AFP)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2018 12:31 PM IST

Saint Petersburg, Russia | ByPress Trust of India

FIFA World Cup 2018: Crude but Diego Costa complements Spanish artistes

Brazilian-born Diego Costa, who has scored three goals for Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2018, has been one of the few bright sparks in team’s two games.

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Updated on Jun 21, 2018 09:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Nizhny Novgorod | ByBhargab Sarmah

Andres Iniesta greets Japanese football fans, vows to conquer Asia

Wearing the number eight shirt, Andres Iniesta attended a welcome ceremony at Vissel Kobe’s home stadium together with team owner Hiroshi Mikitani

Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta greets fans from the pitch of Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Saturday.(AFP)

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Updated on May 27, 2018 04:12 PM IST

Agence France-Presse, Kobe | ByAgence France-Presse

Xavi Hernandez signs on for two more years with Qatar club Al Sadd

FC Barcelona and Spain football team legend Xavi Hernandez will stay at Al Sadd until the end of the 2020 season, according to a statement released by the Doha-based club.

Spain football team and FC Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez could play on till the age of 40 after he extended his contract with Qatar club Al club Al Sadd.(AFP)

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Published on May 25, 2018 10:22 AM IST

Agence France-Presse, Doha | ByAgence France-Presse

Andres Iniesta in numbers - Nine La Liga titles and 674 club games

Andres Iniesta, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2010 World Cup final, announced last month he would leave Barcelona after 16 seasons to join Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta (C) left FC Barcelona after 16 seasons to join Japanese club Vissel Kobe.(AFP)

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Updated on May 24, 2018 04:35 PM IST

Omnisport | ByHT Correspondent

Andres Iniesta signs with Japan’s Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta has signed with Japanese club Vissel Kobe after leaving boyhood club FC Barcelona.

Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta poses with Hiroshi Mikitani, owner of Vissel Kobe, at a news conference to announce signing for J-League side Vissel Kobe in Tokyo.(REUTERS)

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Updated on May 24, 2018 02:07 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Andres Iniesta says going to ‘new home’ Japan

After leaving Barcelona, Andres Iniesta says he is going to a new home. The 34-year-old was pictured on a private jet with Hiroshi Mikitani, owner of Japan’s Vissel Kobe.

Andres Iniesta ended his 22 year association with FC Barcelona this summer to seek a new adventure.(AFP)

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Updated on May 24, 2018 10:41 AM IST

Agence France-Presse, Madrid | ByAgence France-Presse

Andres Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe - reports

If ex-Barcelona player Andres Iniesta completes the move to Vissel Kobe he will join up with former German international Lukas Podolski, who joined the J-League club last year.

Andres Iniesta announced at a news conference in April that he was calling time on his long career with Barca, where he moved to aged 12 in 1996 to join the club’s academy(REUTERS)

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Updated on May 23, 2018 10:07 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Andres Iniesta, Fernando Torres given emotional La Liga send offs on season’s final day

Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres both played their final game for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, respectively, on the final day of the La Liga season.

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta lifted a ninth Liga title after his side beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Sunday in an emotional final game at the Nou Camp.(REUTERS)

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Updated on May 21, 2018 10:20 AM IST

Reuters, Barcelona | ByReuters

Australia keen on Andres Iniesta as a marquee star in A-League

After China’s Chongqing Lifan denying an Andres Iniesta move to the club, the FC Barcelona star has been linked with A-League as well as Japan’s Vissel Kobe.

Football Federation Australia’s website indicated it planned to contact Andres Iniesta’s agent after he announced he will leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season.(Getty Images)

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Updated on May 09, 2018 02:00 PM IST

Agence France-Presse, Sydney | ByAgence France-Presse

Andres Iniesta’s China move cast in doubt by Chongqing Lifan

Andres Iniesta announced last month that this season would be his last at FC Barcelona and he was expected to join Chinese Super League (CSL) side Chongqing Lifan.

FC Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, who will leave the club by the end of the season, was expected to be signed by Chinese Super League (CSL) club Chongqing Lifan.(REUTERS)

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Updated on May 08, 2018 10:02 AM IST

OmniSport | ByOmniSport

El Clasico: Andres Iniesta’s best moments for FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid

As FC Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta prepares to play in his final Clasico, we look at five of his most memorable games against Real Madrid.

Andres Iniesta is set to play in his final Clasico on Sunday as his glittering Barcelona career nears its end.(Getty Images)

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Updated on May 05, 2018 02:09 PM IST

ByOmniSport

Andres Iniesta to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season

Andres Iniesta, who has spent all of his senior career at FC Barcelona, he will leave the club at the end of the season but is yet to be confirmed whether he will join Chinese Super League outfit Chongqing Dangdai.

Andres Iniesta will leave FC Barcelona and is rumoured to join Chinese Super League side Chongqing Dangdai.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Apr 27, 2018 07:12 PM IST

Reuters, Barcelona | ByReuters

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Iniesta ended a 22-year career that included a World Cup, two European Championship titles and four Champions League trophies.

Lionel Messi paid tribute to Iniesta, with whom he shared several memorable moments on the field, including lifting multiple UCL and La Liga trophies.

Iniesta’s next destination has yet to be confirmed and he has been linked with clubs in Europe as well as South America.

Iniesta commented, “I am delighted to know that through this documentary my Indian fans will get a glimpse of my journey in the world of football. It is a story about my life and all the things I’ve lived”.

Iniesta recalls his experience with the illness in a Rakuten TV documentary, ‘Andres Iniesta - The Unexpected Hero’, which was released on Thursday and covers his move to Japanese side Vissel Kobe in 2018.

Keijiro Ogawa scored a hat-trick with Kyogo Furuhashi and Brazilian striker Douglas also on target, but it was the Spanish World Cup winner who stole the show in the Group G clash with a vintage performance at the heart of Thorsten Fink’s side.

Torres, who will be an adviser to the Japanese club, thanked the crowd in a speech, and spoke of his admiration for the Sagan Tosu team that avoided relegation from the J-League last year.

Carles Perez, a product of Barcelona’s academy, played a one-two inside the box and nutmegged the goalkeeper for his first goal, and fired a stunning left-footer for his second in the dying minutes.

David Villa, the all-time leading goalscorer in Spanish national team history, joined New York City in 2014 from Atletico Madrid following successful seasons with Barcelona and Valencia.

Ferran Corominas was one of the first to see Daniel Jarque motionless in their room at Coverciano, Italy, where Espanyol had gone for pre-seasons.

Jose Mourinho was never far from controversy during his time in LaLiga, and Andres Iniesta believes he also damaged Spain’s national team.

Philippe Coutinho, who had come off the bench, lashed in the second goal before Lionel Messi added gloss to the scoreline in stoppage time, with the clock having ticked past midnight in Catalonia.

Lukas Podolski slid the ball through to Andres Iniesta in the penalty area and the 34-year-old displayed all his trademark intelligence to pirouette past a Jubilo Iwata defender before rounding the goalkeeper to roll the ball into the net.

Barcelona will have four captains for the 2018-19 season following Andres Iniesta’s departure, with Lionel Messi at the top of the list.

The former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres left Atletico Madrid this summer after returning to his boyhood club in 2015.

Spain’s Andres Iniesta, who won 133 caps in an international career spanning 12 years, retired from international football on Sunday following his side’s FIFA World Cup elimination at the hands of Russia.

Andres Iniesta called time on his remarkable international career after Spain’s surprise FIFA World Cup 2018 exit at the hands of hosts Russia on Sunday.

Luka Modric has never even made it into the top three of football’s most prestigious individual award but, after scoring twice in Croatia’s opening three games in the FIFA World Cup 2018, there is a chance for him finally to put his stamp on a major tournament.

Brazilian-born Diego Costa, who has scored three goals for Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2018, has been one of the few bright sparks in team’s two games.

Wearing the number eight shirt, Andres Iniesta attended a welcome ceremony at Vissel Kobe’s home stadium together with team owner Hiroshi Mikitani

FC Barcelona and Spain football team legend Xavi Hernandez will stay at Al Sadd until the end of the 2020 season, according to a statement released by the Doha-based club.

Andres Iniesta, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2010 World Cup final, announced last month he would leave Barcelona after 16 seasons to join Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta has signed with Japanese club Vissel Kobe after leaving boyhood club FC Barcelona.

After leaving Barcelona, Andres Iniesta says he is going to a new home. The 34-year-old was pictured on a private jet with Hiroshi Mikitani, owner of Japan’s Vissel Kobe.

If ex-Barcelona player Andres Iniesta completes the move to Vissel Kobe he will join up with former German international Lukas Podolski, who joined the J-League club last year.

Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres both played their final game for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, respectively, on the final day of the La Liga season.

After China’s Chongqing Lifan denying an Andres Iniesta move to the club, the FC Barcelona star has been linked with A-League as well as Japan’s Vissel Kobe.

Andres Iniesta announced last month that this season would be his last at FC Barcelona and he was expected to join Chinese Super League (CSL) side Chongqing Lifan.

As FC Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta prepares to play in his final Clasico, we look at five of his most memorable games against Real Madrid.

Andres Iniesta, who has spent all of his senior career at FC Barcelona, he will leave the club at the end of the season but is yet to be confirmed whether he will join Chinese Super League outfit Chongqing Dangdai.

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