Since the World Cup began, it has been seen as the perfect platform for players to elevate their respective levels, attracting interest from the world’s best sides while placing their names in history forever.
Tag: Andres Iniesta
Portugal 3-3 Spain: Ronaldo hat-trick, Costa brace in World Cup classic
It took only four minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to open his goalscoring account at this year’s World Cup – from the penalty spot – during an enthralling affair as two European heavyweights went head-to-head in their maiden Group B clash.
Tearful Andres Iniesta confirms he will leave Barça at season’s end
Andres Iniesta has officially announced that he will leave Barcelona at the end of this season. The creative midfielder, 33, came through the club’s esteemed youth system and turned professional back in 2001. Continue reading
Analysis: Philippe Coutinho finally completes £142m Barcelona switch – So what’s next? Did Barça overpay?
Another transfer saga is finally over. Just four days after Liverpool broke the world-record transfer fee for a defender to sign Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk for £75m, their own key creative asset in Philippe Coutinho has departed for La Liga giants Barcelona – becoming the world’s third most expensive player of all-time in the process. Continue reading
Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Messi sparkles as Barça go eleven points clear
Lionel Messi once again proved why he’s already been lauded as the world’s best ever player with a superb individual display to help Barcelona to a comfortable 3-0 away win over rivals Real Madrid away from home. Luis Suárez and substitute Aleix Vidal were also on the scoresheet, as the defending champions were humbled at home just days before Christmas.
Iniesta will end career at Barca, hints midfielder’s father
Despite revealing last month that he could depart next summer, Andres Iniesta will end his career at Barcelona, according to father José Antonio.
Iniesta reveals he may leave Barcelona on free when contract expires next summer
Barcelona club captain and creative midfielder Andrés Iniesta, who has been at the club since he was 12 in 1996, has revealed he is considering his options. Continue reading