MADRID - Andrés Iniesta, who scored Spain's World Cup-winning goal in 2010 and was one of the key players who made Barcelona's tiki-taka thrive for so long, announced his retirement from soccer on Tuesday.The 40-year-old Iniesta ended a 22-year career that also included two European Championship titles and four Champions Leagues trophies.“I never expected that this day would come, I never imagined it,” an emotional Iniesta said at a ceremony in Barcelona.

Andrés Iniesta, iconic Spanish midfielder, retires after illustrious career with Barcelona and Spain, leaving a lasting legacy in soccer.

BARCELONA : Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta announced his retirement on Tuesday after a trophy-laden career spanning 24 years."Please allow me to be a little emotional today..." a tearful Iniesta, who most recently played for Emirates Club in the United Arab Emirates, told a press con

BARCELONA :Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta announced his retirement on Tuesday after a glittering trophy-laden career spanning 24 years.Iniesta, 40, was at the heart of the Spain and Barcelona midfield during a period of sustained success for both teams in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Andres Iniesta has brought to an end a glittering career that saw him represent Barcelona, Vissel Kobe and Spain and the World Cup winner let the emotions get the better of him

Andrés Iniesta has announced his retirement from soccer.