Let me go into a bit of details as to why i said that. Spains clinical magician andres iniesta scored a historic winner in the final against the netherlands was the heart of many memorable goals. Andres iniesta retires after spains shocking penalty. Andres iniesta to likely quit spain after world cup fox. First name andres last name iniesta lujan nationality spain date of birth 11 may 1984 age 35 country of birth spain place of birth fuentealbilla position. Andres iniesta finds key for spain to beat holland kevin mccarra at soccer city sun 11 jul 2010 17. Sep, 2017 an unchained andres iniesta produced a masterclass against juventus connor fleming september, 2017 barcelona midfielder andres iniesta left juventus chasing shadows on tuesday at the camp nou. Iniesta was also a key member of the victorious spanish team at the 2010 fifa world cup. Andres iniesta retires from international play after spain. Andres iniesta, spanish football soccer player who helped his country win the euro title in 2008 and 2012 and the 2010 world cup. Emotional andres iniesta retires from international.
May 18, 2018 barcelona said goodbye to the already legendary midfielder andres iniesta this evening, friday, at the camp nou, under the infinit iniesta infinite iniesta slogan which the club are using to. The quiet midfielder slowly assumed a starring role on the team, directing barcelona to an amazing six titles in 2009. Iniesta was player of the tournament in 2012 without scoring a goal and recording just one assist. Andres iniesta latest news, transfers, pictures, video. Iniesta scoring the winning goal against netherlands in the fifa world cup 2010 final. Andres iniesta biography famous people biographies. Jun 24, 2012 spains clinical magician andres iniesta scored a historic winner in the final against the netherlands was the heart of many memorable goals. Spains andres iniesta retires from international football. Andres iniesta was given a standing ovation at the santiago bernabeu and real madrid fans continue to applaud. The 34yearold iniesta scored the winning goal for spain in the 2010 world cup final. Iniesta was also chosen for the 2010 fifa world cup and was a key member of the victorious spanish side. Iniesta retires from spain after world cup loss to russia iniesta, who scored the winning goal in the 2010 world cup final, had already hinted this would be his final tournament with the national. Andres iniesta 116th minute goal gives spain 10 lead by richard farley jul 11, 2010, 5. Jul 11, 2010 neither spain nor the netherlands have won a world cup, but with the two nations meeting in the 2010 world cup final on sunday, a firsttime winner will join soccer royalty on sunday.
Learn more about his career and accomplishments in this article. Like many spanish kids iniesta took up football from an early age and signed up for a. Iniesta scores goal spain vs netherlands highlights canboy 19. Andres iniesta, who scored spains winning goal in the 2010 world cup final, has announced his retirement from international football following the teams exit in russia. Holland 01 spain world cup final match report football. When iniesta helped barcelona beat manchester united in the 2009 champions league final, wayne rooney said barcelona are a brilliant team. Positionally, he is a versatile player, constantly interchanging between a wide left midfielder and a creative central. Andres iniesta to likely quit spain after world cup. Spain iniesta profile with news, career statistics and. Andrs iniesta lujn was born on may 11, 1984, in fuentealbilla, albacete, spain. Andres iniesta has announced his retirement from international football following spains penaltydefeat to russia at the 2018 world cup. Iniesta is widely considered to be one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest. In the current season for vissel kobe andres iniesta gave a total of 24 shots, of which 6 were shots on goal. Iniesta celebrates after scoring a lastminute goal against chelsea ucl 2009 sf as the warm and calm waves of the mediterranean sea leave their indelible mark upon the shore of the city, another.
Barcelonas andres iniesta rumoured to have agreement with. Andres iniesta struck a dramatic winner late in extra time to give spain world cup glory for the first time but condemned the netherlands to their third defeat in a final. Spain won the world cup for the first time in its history as an extratime goal from midfielder andres iniesta gave his country a lastgasp 10 victory over the. He spent most of his career at barcelona, where he served as the captain for three seasons. Iniesta also scored the winning goal in the 2010 fifa world cup and was a principal force behind spains successes in the 2008 and 2012 european championships. Andres iniesta was born on 11th may 1984 in the small village of fuentealbilla to jose and mario iniesta. Andres iniesta to likely quit spain after world cup sports. Iniesta 10 spain v holland world cup 2010 final oh yeah football.
Andres iniesta, who will depart for china in the summer, put in a valedictory performance as barcelona thumped sevilla 50 in the final of the copa del rey published. Andres iniesta retires after spains shocking penalty shootout defeat by russia 2018 fifa world cup. Jun 15, 2018 when iniesta helped barcelona beat manchester united in the 2009 champions league final, wayne rooney said barcelona are a brilliant team and in my opinion andres iniesta is the best player in. Netherlands spain, 2010 fifa world cup south africa. All types not reported leftfooted shot rightfooted shot header penalty penalty rebound direct free kick counter attack goal long distance kick tapin direct corner deflected shot on goal solo run chest. Andres iniesta gol final mundial 2010 world cup goal. His quick feet, vision and balance has delighted the. Sep 06, 2010 iniesta scoring the winning goal against netherlands in the fifa world cup 2010 final. Neither spain nor the netherlands have won a world cup, but with the two nations meeting in the 2010 world cup final on sunday, a firsttime winner will join soccer royalty on sunday. Iniesta retires from spain after world cup loss to russia. Andres iniesta has announced his retirement from international football following spains loss to russia in a penalty shootout at the world cup. Iniesta drilled his rightfoot strike across goal but the dutch were incensed after referee howard webb had failed to award their side a corner moments earlier when a free. Jul 01, 2018 andres iniesta has announced his retirement from international football following spains penaltydefeat to russia at the 2018 world cup.
May 06, 2009 chelsea hearts broken by late, late iniesta goal for barcelona kevin mccarra at stamford bridge wed 6 may 2009 16. He also was a key part of spains two european championships in 2008 and 2012. Andres iniesta retired from international football last night after spain crashed out of world cup against russi a the 34yearold announced he had played his last game for his country following. Andres iniesta is a spanish professional footballer who was born on may 11, 1984 in fuentealbilla, spain and plays as a central midfielder for the japanese club,vissel kobe. Emotional andres iniesta retires from international football. Per the mirror s alex smith, the 34yearold told radio. As the scorer of the goal that won spains first world cup in 2010, iniesta is probably guaranteed a free meal in any restaurant in the land. Iniesta also scored the winning goal in the 2010 fifa world cup and was a principal. Why andres iniesta is one of the best players of all time. An unchained andres iniesta produced a masterclass against juventus connor fleming september, 2017 barcelona midfielder andres iniesta left.
Chelsea hearts broken by late, late iniesta goal for barcelona kevin mccarra at stamford bridge wed 6 may 2009 16. Andres iniesta celebrates the goal that won spain the 2010 world cup there are 87 days to go until the 2018 world cup begins and is counting them down by looking at the competition. Andres iniesta to likely quit spain after world cup fox sports. Considering the fact that he has won everything possible, including the euro 2008 and 2012, a world cup 2010 and 4 champions league titles 0506.
More than plain statistics, though, iniesta is a legend because of what he represented. Andres iniesta statistics history, goals, assists, game. Jul 01, 2018 andres iniesta retired from international football last night after spain crashed out of world cup against russi a the 34yearold announced he had played his last game for his country following. Fc barcelona andres iniestas goals vs real madrid facebook. Top 25 in the gallery most valuable players in 2010. Iniesta 10 spain v holland world cup 2010 final youtube.
His elated celebration afterwards is one of the iconic images of the tournaments. Iniesta scores goal spain vs netherlands highlights izle. Andres iniesta was runnerup for the 2010 ballon dor behind teammate lionel messi. Andres iniesta goal vs netherlands world cup final live. In 2010, it was the year of the world cup, the largest footballing event. Andres iniesta retires from international play after spains. Sep 20, 2014 andres iniesta was born on 11th may 1984 in the small village of fuentealbilla to jose and mario iniesta. Produced on may 11, 1984, in fuentealbilla, spain, andrs iniesta joined fc barcelonas youth football school at age 12. Chelsea hearts broken by late, late iniesta goal for barcelona. The fateful move that led to andres iniesta s fantastic winner was the highlight deep in injury time, but it was a dramatic contest all. Iniesta became a legend when he scored the matchwinning goal in the 116th minute of the 2010 world cup final. Andres iniesta is the difference for spain fox sports.
Only a few people seem to not forget andres iniesta. Andres iniesta vs rosario central 1999 nike premier. Jun 11, 2014 iniesta s winning goal for spain in the 2010 world cup final. Jul 01, 2018 andres iniesta, who scored spains winning goal in the 2010 world cup final, has announced his retirement from international football following the teams exit in russia.
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