Andres Iniesta He hung up his boots after 22 coaching seasons with the ball. The myth of FC Barcelona and author of the goal that gave the Spanish team its only world title will hold a farewell ceremony this Tuesday. Signs of recognition for his extraordinary career were universal and one of them came from his former colleague Leo Messiwith whom he starred in the best football ever seen at club level. The best footballer of all time dedicated a loving and admiring message to Iniesta via Instagram. “You will miss the ball,” said the genius of Rosario about the genius from Fuentealbilla, where he shared the podium at the 2010 Ballon d’Or in the historic photo that raised the talents of La Masia with Xavi Hernandez.
For Messi, Iniesta is “one of the most magical teammates and one of the most fun to play with. Andrés Iniesta, the ball will miss you and so will we all. I wish you the best always, a wonder,” wrote Messi.
Between 2004 and 2018, Iniesta and Messi shared a dressing room, together winning 32 titles, including four Champions Leagues. For Messi, Iniesta is “one of the most magical teammates and one of the ones I enjoyed playing with the most.”
Source: La Verdad
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