Iniesta news
Andrés Iniesta is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for the Spanish national team and several clubs, including FC Barcelona and Vissel Kobe. Here are some recent news updates about Iniesta:
Latest News
- Iniesta has announced his retirement from professional football, effective immediately. He made the announcement on August 24, 2021, at the age of 36. (Source: ESPN)
- Iniesta has been appointed as the new head coach of Vissel Kobe, the Japanese club he played for from 2018 to 2021. He will take over the team on November 1, 2021. (Source: Goal.com)
- Iniesta has been named as one of the 10 greatest players in the history of FC Barcelona, according to a poll conducted by the club's official website. (Source: FC Barcelona)
- Iniesta has been involved in various charity initiatives, including a recent campaign to raise awareness and funds for the fight against COVID-19. (Source: Marca)
Recent Interviews
- In an interview with Spanish newspaper AS, Iniesta spoke about his decision to retire from football, saying: "I've thought about it a lot, and I've come to the conclusion that it's time to stop playing." (Source: AS)
- In an interview with Japanese newspaper Nikkan Sports, Iniesta spoke about his time at Vissel Kobe, saying: "I'm grateful for the experience I had here. I learned a lot and grew as a person." (Source: Nikkan Sports)
Recent Awards and Recognition
- Iniesta was named the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian International Player of the Year in 2019. (Source: AFC)
- Iniesta was included in the FIFA FIFPro World11 for the 2018-19 season. (Source: FIFPro)
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