The tributes came pouring in during the moments that followed Andres Iniesta‘s announcement that his legendary career at Barcelona will conclude at the end of the season.
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News of Iniesta’s impending departure triggered plenty of praise from all over the continent as former and current managers, teammates and bitter rivals on the pitch took a moment to pay their respects and remember the 33-year-old’s incredible 22-year career with the Catalan side:
Here’s a snapshot of the countless tributes, thus far:
Thank you forever @andresiniesta8#Infinit8Iniesta pic.twitter.com/xAJXJklKsT
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 27, 2018
You have the eternal gratitude of Barça fans and the whole football world. Today is not a farewell, it’s a see you soon #Infinit8Iniesta pic.twitter.com/1CIkezIvmA
— Josep Maria Bartomeu (@jmbartomeu) April 27, 2018
🗣 @andresiniesta8: “He tenido la suerte de vivir momentos mágicos”
☺ Lo sabemos, Andrés. Lo sabemos. Y jamás se irán de nuestra memoria 🏆#Infinit8Iniesta pic.twitter.com/yOyqDgA1CR
— Selección Española de Fútbol (@SeFutbol) April 27, 2018
Los grandes de verdad se merecen salir como lo que son. @andresiniesta8 …read more