Lionel Messi and Andreas Iniesta were both teammates at Barcelona where they both won four Champions League trophies in 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015. The Spanish international received respect words from the football world from both current and former footballers.

What did Lionel Messi say about Andreas Iniesta's retirement?

Lionel Messi sent his message to Iniesta via his official social media after the midfielder announced his retirement.

"One of the teammates with the most magic and one of those I enjoyed playing with the most. The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us. I wish you the best always, you are phenomenonal."

Pep Guardiola, Louis Van Gaal, Vicente del Bosque, and Luis Enrique, were part of those who showered praises on Iniesta for his contributions during his playing time.

How many trophies did Andreas Iniesta win?

Andres Iniesta, the Spanish midfielder, had a highly decorated career, winning numerous trophies with both club and country. This achievement can only be reached by a handful of players both in the past and present.Here is a rundown of every trophy he won for both club and country;

Club Trophies (Barcelona):

1. La Liga (8): 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16

2. Copa del Rey (6): 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18

3. Supercopa de España (7): 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016

4. UEFA Champions League (4): 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

5. UEFA Super Cup (3): 2009, 2011, 2015

6. FIFA Club World Cup (3): 2009, 2011, 2015

International Trophies (Spain):

1. FIFA World Cup (1): 2010

2. UEFA European Championship (2): 2008, 2012

3. UEFA European Under-19 Championship (1): 2002

4. Olympic Silver Medal (1): 2000 (as a member of the Spanish U-23 team)

Individual Awards:

1. UEFA Best Player in Europe (1): 2012

2. IFFHS World's Best Playmaker (2): 2012, 2013

3. La Liga Best Midfielder (5): 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

4. UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season (1): 2011

He also showed his potential in the Japanese league, he played 134 matches, netted 26 goals, and dished out 25 assists. He enjoyed one season with UAE-based club Emirates playing 23 matches for them during this period.

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There are multiple reports that Andreas Iniesta will officially announce his retirement from football on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The career of the Spanish international will always be remembered by football fans during his days at Barcelona where he spent almost 20 years before he decided to leave the Catalonia giants for Vissel Kobe in the Japanese league.

The midfielder is among the few players to have featured in over 100 UEFA Champions League games for a club. He played 130 such matches for Barcelona whil Cristiano Ronaldo is the most-capped player in Champions League history (183).

How many trophies did Andreas Iniesta win for Barcelona?

Andres Iniesta, the Spanish midfielder, had a highly decorated career, winning numerous trophies with both club and country. This achievement can only be reached by a handful of players both in the past and present.

Here is a rundown of every trophy he won for both club and country;

Club Trophies (Barcelona):

1. La Liga (8): 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16

2. Copa del Rey (6): 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18

3. Supercopa de España (7): 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016

4. UEFA Champions League (4): 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

5. UEFA Super Cup (3): 2009, 2011, 2015

6. FIFA Club World Cup (3): 2009, 2011, 2015

International Trophies (Spain):

1. FIFA World Cup (1): 2010

2. UEFA European Championship (2): 2008, 2012

3. UEFA European Under-19 Championship (1): 2002

4. Olympic Silver Medal (1): 2000 (as a member of the Spanish U-23 team)

Individual Awards:

1. UEFA Best Player in Europe (1): 2012

2. IFFHS World's Best Playmaker (2): 2012, 2013

3. La Liga Best Midfielder (5): 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

4. UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season (1): 2011

He also showed his potential in the Japanese league, he played 134 matches, netted 26 goals, and dished out 25 assists. He enjoyed one season with UAE-based club Emirates playing 23 matches for them during this period.

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Notjustok has decided to highlight footballers that have never received a red card in their history.

(1) Michel Plantini: (652)

The former France player is one of the players that have never recovered d a red card while he was playing football for both club and country.

(2) Andreas Iniesta:(805)

The former Barcelona player is known for being one of the most careful players on the pitch. He is rather known for his skills on the field of play. Iniesta has also never received a red card during his playing days.

(3) Ryan Giggs: (1027)

The former Manchester United player who only played his football for the Fee Devils. Giggs is also in that exclusive list of players that are yet to receive a red card.

(4) Philip Lahm: (765)

The former Bayern Munich captain is also one of the few players on this exclusive list.

(5) Raul Gonzalez (1044)

The Real Madrid golden boy is also part of the players that did not get into the bad books of the referees during his playing days.

(6) Karim Benzema:( 617*)

The Real Madrid captain is one of the players on this amazing list, the French player has been fantastic for the Galacticos and the French national team.

(7) Gary Lineker: (541)

The English player is also on this list of playing that did not receive a red card during his days of playing football.

(8) Jaoa Moutinho: (686*)

The Wolves player is also one of the players who is still playing football and is yet to get himself into the bad books of the referee.

(9) Damien Duff: ( 589)

The former Fulham and Chelsea player is also on the list of players, he did not receive a red card during his playing days for both club and country.

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