Not many people in the history of football mastered the act of holding on to the ball while being majestic on it... Only a handful of gifted players like Andres Iniesta could do it gracefully. Hence, when the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday, the game’s ecosystem rightfully paid homage to one of its greatest ever ambassadors. The La...
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from professional football after an incredible career that lasted for about 24 years. The 40-year-old, who recently played for Emirates Club in the United Arab Emirates, had teased his retirement in a post he made on social media a week ago. Iniesta, however, finally revealed his decision in a news conference in Barcelona on Tuesday,...
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga Player of the Month for September, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old claimed the award after scoring three goals and providing an assist in four La Liga matches for the Blaugrana in September. puro 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢. 💎 💙❤️ Lamine Yamal, del @FCBarcelona_es, es el 𝐉𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐒 de septiembre en #LALIGAEASPORTS.@easportsfces | #LALIGAPOTM #PREMIOSLALIGA — LALIGA (@LaLiga) October 4, 2024...
Former Juventus goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny has joined Spanish giants Barcelona until the end of the season, barely a month after he announced his retirement from football, Afrosport reports. The 34-year-old shot stopper only announced his retirement on August 27 after mutually agreeing to terminate his Juventus contract, but now sees a sensational return to the game. Szczesny's signing is due to the knee injury suffered by...
Former Spain international Andres Iniesta is expected to draw the curtains on an illustrious football career this month, Afrosport reports. The 40-year-old former Barcelona midfield maestro uploaded a cryptic message on his X platform on Tuesday with the caption “Coming Soon 8/10/24”. This message has sent the football world into a frenzy, with many expecting the La Masia Academy graduate to call time on his career...
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