Andres Iniesta announces his retirement from football

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Andres Iniesta, the player who gave Spain its first World Cup, is hanging up his boots. He does so at the age of 40, after a long career that, after leaving FC Barcelona, has taken him to countries such as Japan and the United Arab Emirates. teleSUR

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00:00On Tuesday, a grand ceremony was held for the retirement of outstanding Spanish football

00:17player Andres Iniesta after 24 years of a brilliant career.

00:22The 40-year-old player will be on a coaching course soon, as he is planning to train young

00:26generations.

00:27In early 2010, Iniesta earned a World Cup, two European Championships, four UEFA Champions

00:33League titles and nine LaLiga trophies.

00:35In addition, the footballer was among the nominees for the 2010 World Cup Golden Boot

00:40Award and Ballon d'Or.

00:43In all, the midfield player had reached 32 trophies as a Blaugrana during his 22 years

00:49at the Barcelona club.

00:50Today, Iniesta shared with his fans some statements to express his feelings at this retirement

00:55event.

00:56That's why today I feel very proud of the journey.

01:06Along with all the people who have accompanied me, I'm very happy I achieved the prize,

01:12the dream.

01:15Along with all the people who have accompanied me, I'm very happy I achieved the prize,

01:19the dream.

01:21The ultimate goal of becoming a professional soccer player, because I wanted it more than

01:25anything.

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