Real Madrid extended its respect to the Spanish player who shone at FC Barcelona and recently announced his retirement from professional.
Yesterday, on social networking sites, Andres Iniesta officially announced his retirement. The 40-year-old former midfielder debuted for Barca’s first team in 2002. He is one of the best players in Spanish history.
During his 22-year career, Iniesta has played 674 times in all competitions for Barca, scoring 57 goals and making 135 assists, contributing greatly to helping the team win 29 titles, including 9 La Liga championships and 4 Champions League championships.
At international level, Andres Iniesta made his debut for the Spanish national team in 2006. He has played a total of 131 matches, scored 14 goals, won 2 EURO championships and 1 World Cup championship.
Notably, after Iniesta retired, Barca’s “big rival”, Real Madrid, also sent words of gratitude to the former Spanish player.
“Real Madrid would like to express its recognition, admiration and affection for one of the greatest legends of Spanish and world football.
With his outstanding talent, Andres Iniesta has made football much more beautiful. Besides countless big and small titles, Iniesta’s iconic goal in the 2010 World Cup final will forever be in the memory of all Spanish people.
Real Madrid wishes Andres Iniesta and his family all the best in this new chapter of their lives,” Los Blancos wrote on their homepage.
