Iniesta announces retirement with heartfelt video
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Spanish midfielder Andrés Iniesta has announced his retirement from professional football. The iconic player shared an emotional video on Instagram, featuring reflections on his career not only from himself but also from former coaches who helped shape his journey.
The video includes appearances from legendary figures like Pep Guardiola, Louis van Gaal, Vicente del Bosque, and other prominent names.
Iniesta noted that while his journey as a player is ending, his connection with football will continue. He is set to reveal his post-career plans on October 8.
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Iniesta is best remembered for his time with Barcelona, where he played from 2002 to 2018, winning four of the club’s five Champions League titles.
He was also a central figure for Del Bosque's Spain squad, helping secure back-to-back European Championships (2008, 2012) and the 2010 World Cup. Iniesta’s last club was Emirates in the UAE.
