Messi hails Iniesta as a phenomenon

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Lionel Messi has hailed Andres Iniesta as a phenomenon and said football will miss him after his former teammate retires.

At 40, Iniesta has decided it is time to call time on his playing career after a spell in the UAE. Tributes have been pouring in from

fans and industry alike, including those from former team-mates Messi. Messi

posted a picture of himself hugging Iniesta with the caption:. “One of the most magical team-mates I’ve had the most fun playing alongside. Football will miss you, and so do we. Wishing you the best always. You were a phenomenon.”

The pair came through Barcelona’s La Masia academy. And went on to lead the club to one of their most successful eras.

Current Inter Miami forward and Barcelona’s all-time top scorer, Lionel Messi, dedicated a farewell message on social media to his former teammate Andrés Iniesta. Who announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40 on Monday. In the message, Messi said the ball will “miss him.”

“One of the most magical teammates and someone I enjoyed playing with the most. Andrés Iniesta, the ball will miss you, and so will we! I wish you all the best always, you’re a phenomenon!” wrote the Argentine player in a message accompanied. สมัคร ufabet By a photo of both celebrating a goal with Barcelona.

Together they won nine La Liga titles, six Copa del Rey titles, four Champions League titles. Three UEFA Super Cups and three FIFA Club World Cups.

Iniesta left Barca in 2018 and moved to J.League side Vissel Kobe for six years before eventually moving to Emirates Club.