Feed MRSS-S andres_iniesta_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:12:48 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/sport-has-stopped-pretending-that-everything-is-fine-f202603-n/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:12:48 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/sport-has-stopped-pretending-that-everything-is-fine-f202603-n/ Marta Trabanca,David Nelson Impossible schedules, social media and constant pressure have created a new emotional landscape for athletes, one that is affecting their stability. Impossible schedules, social media and constant pressure have created a new emotional landscape for athletes, one that is affecting their stability. Fútbol Ronald Araújo Ana Peleteiro Isaac Palazón Sergio Camello Andrés Iniesta Simone Biles Naomi Osaka Ricky Rubio Álvaro Morata Varane Carolina Marín Flick on Araújo's situation Flick on Araújo's situation Flick on Araújo's situation <p>For decades, the professional athlete was portrayed as a machine: <b>strong, resilient and immune to pain.</b> Talent was visible, suffering was not. In locker rooms, players learned to stay silent and keep competing even when their minds were telling them to stop. But something has changed, and today the testimonies are multiplying. Soccer players, gymnasts, tennis players and track athletes are speaking openly about anxiety, depression, panic attacks and exhaustion. The question is no longer whether the problem exists, but why we are seeing it more clearly now: <b>are things getting worse, or has sport simply stopped hiding it?</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/sport-has-stopped-pretending-that-everything-is-fine-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/morocco-keen-to-bring-xavi-and-iniesta-on-board-for-2030-world-cup-push-f202603-n/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:01:30 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/morocco-keen-to-bring-xavi-and-iniesta-on-board-for-2030-world-cup-push-f202603-n/ Aritz Gabilondo Morocco is in talks with Andrés for the national team’s sporting director post although no agreement has been reached yet. Morocco is in talks with Andrés for the national team’s sporting director post although no agreement has been reached yet. Andrés Iniesta Xavi Marruecos Fútbol Mohamed VI de Marruecos Andreu Dalmau. (EFE) Morocco keen to bring Xavi and Iniesta on board for 2030 World Cup push Morocco is in talks with Andrés for the national team’s sporting director post although no agreement has been reached yet. Morocco is in talks with Andrés for the national team’s sporting director post although no agreement has been reached yet. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/733K3XXGYVP7XM73YBGIVR6JVQ.jpg?auth=d7f8f5b0a7c1a2d3dae51b49eec4696522de0e1a99292dc7ac8a1c325ca2bdfe" width="976" height="1015" alt="Morocco is in talks with Andrés for the national team’s sporting director post although no agreement has been reached yet. "></img><p><b>Morocco </b>is entering a period of major transition after its <b>disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign</b> — and with the <b>World Cup</b> fast approaching. On Thursday, the <b>Royal Moroccan Football Federation </b>(FRMF) appointed <b>Mohamed Ouahbi</b>, previously the coach of Morocco’s U‑20 squad that won the World Cup, as <b>the new head coach of the senior national team</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/morocco-keen-to-bring-xavi-and-iniesta-on-board-for-2030-world-cup-push-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/this-mexican-starlet-is-inviting-comparisons-with-a-legendary-world-cup-final-hero-n/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:00:49 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/this-mexican-starlet-is-inviting-comparisons-with-a-legendary-world-cup-final-hero-n/ Aram Ledezma,AS USA The former head coach of the Mexican national team has drawn parallels between Gilberto Mora and a great of the game. The former head coach of the Mexican national team has drawn parallels between Gilberto Mora and a great of the game. Fútbol Selección Fútbol México Juan Carlos Osorio Andrés Iniesta FC Barcelona Pep Guardiola Concacaf Copa Oro Club Tijuana Liga BBVA Bancomer Liga México Apertura Jerome Miron (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) This Mexican starlet is inviting comparisons with a legendary World Cup final hero The former head coach of the Mexican national team has drawn parallels between Gilberto Mora and a great of the game. The former head coach of the Mexican national team has drawn parallels between Gilberto Mora and a great of the game. <p>Gilberto Mora emerged as <b>one of the brightest revelations</b> from Mexico’s Gold Cup-winning campaign. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/this-mexican-starlet-is-inviting-comparisons-with-a-legendary-world-cup-final-hero-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IDUJ4PCVJBH2BJUUA72EZNQHXQ.jpg?auth=77627f5a2aeb4c1e47c1fb80ec0f9b05d4ce92aae207fc4913c62f9ed286b1f1" width="4000" height="6001" alt="Gilberto Mora celebrates winning the 2025 Gold Cup."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/iniestas-playing-days-come-to-an-end-it-was-time-to-start-something-new-n/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:47:39 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/iniestas-playing-days-come-to-an-end-it-was-time-to-start-something-new-n/ Santi Giménez,Andy Hall Andrés Iniesta, the mercurial genius, scorer of one of the most important goals in Spanish soccer history, has called it a day. AS caught up with him to look back on his career and ahead to the future. Andrés Iniesta, the mercurial genius, scorer of one of the most important goals in Spanish soccer history, has called it a day. AS caught up with him to look back on his career and ahead to the future. FC Barcelona Fútbol Retirada deportiva Andrés Iniesta Selección española Vissel Kobe Champions League LaLiga EA Sports Albert Gea (Reuters) Iniesta’s playing days come to an end: “It was time to start something new” Andrés Iniesta, the mercurial genius, scorer of one of the most important goals in Spanish soccer history, has called it a day. AS caught up with him to look back on his career and ahead to the future. Andrés Iniesta, the mercurial genius, scorer of one of the most important goals in Spanish soccer history, has called it a day. AS caught up with him to look back on his career and ahead to the future. <p>Just one day after announcing that he would be hanging up his boots for good, <b>Andrés Iniesta sat down to reflect on his career</b> <b>in the company of AS</b><i> </i>at a hotel in central Barcelona. <b>Happy at how it has all worked out</b> and genuinely surprised by the amount of affection and kind words he has received from both his peers and fans, he spoke about the emotion of the past few hours, some of the <b>memorable moments of his career </b>in the Beautiful Game and his plans for the future.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/iniestas-playing-days-come-to-an-end-it-was-time-to-start-something-new-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DXED3PWPFVCQTPDTFIUDAWOAU4.jpg?auth=cf6daba4a47026a0d27ac74881647b30c93d7f275c64504537d1aa2acabb02a5" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Iniesta with Lionel Messi and Xavi during the Champions League quarter final against AC Milan at Camp Nou. 3 April 2012."></img> https://en.as.com/videos/sharing-ballon-dor-podium-with-messi-and-xavi-better-than-winning-it-iniesta-v/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:10:29 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/sharing-ballon-dor-podium-with-messi-and-xavi-better-than-winning-it-iniesta-v/ AStv Andres Iniesta came second in the 2010 Ballon d’Or voting, with teammates Lionel Messi first and Xavi third. He shared this touching reflection the day he announced his retirement. Andres Iniesta came second in the 2010 Ballon d’Or voting, with teammates Lionel Messi first and Xavi third. He shared this touching reflection the day he announced his retirement. Andrés Iniesta Lionel Messi Xavi FC Barcelona Sharing Ballon d’Or podium with Messi and Xavi better than winning it - Iniesta Sharing Ballon d’Or podium with Messi and Xavi better than winning it - Iniesta Sharing Ballon d’Or podium with Messi and Xavi better than winning it - Iniesta <p><br/></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-simple-message-to-barcelona-legend-iniesta-n/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:36:02 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-simple-message-to-barcelona-legend-iniesta-n/ Calum Roche He turned 40 earlier this year and now says goodbye to an incredible career in The Beautiful Game. He turned 40 earlier this year and now says goodbye to an incredible career in The Beautiful Game. Real Madrid Andrés Iniesta Quality Sport Images (Getty Images) Real Madrid’s simple message to Barcelona legend Iniesta He turned 40 earlier this year and now says goodbye to an incredible career in The Beautiful Game. He turned 40 earlier this year and now says goodbye to an incredible career in The Beautiful Game. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OJWCKIAZ75A6TEDTBPN67XLIWE.jpg?auth=917041596874fb55dcae4739fa84d3e4e42c2aa6cf5efc26ce2a7bbe7278b355" width="4500" height="3168" alt="He turned 40 earlier this year and now says goodbye to an incredible career in The Beautiful Game."></img><p><b>On Tuesday the former Spanish international said his official farewell to the game, </b>one that was all the more beautiful because he was involved. He will be remembered for his incredible skill and vision, as well as <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/05/11/soccer/1589184246_808299.html" target="_blank">some key moments</a> – including adding the <a href="https://en.as.com/en/2016/06/18/soccer/1466256546_243910.html" target="_blank">finishing touch</a> to his nation reaching the top – and as <b>an integral cog in arguably the greatest club wheel that ever revolved.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-simple-message-to-barcelona-legend-iniesta-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/the-ball-is-going-to-miss-you-messi-n/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:24:55 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/the-ball-is-going-to-miss-you-messi-n/ Calum Roche There are many ways that a fellow professional can pay tribute to you as your career comes to an end, and for Andres Iniesta, this must feel special. There are many ways that a fellow professional can pay tribute to you as your career comes to an end, and for Andres Iniesta, this must feel special. Lionel Messi Andrés Iniesta David Ramos (Getty Images) “The ball is going to miss you” - Messi There are many ways that a fellow professional can pay tribute to you as your career comes to an end, and for Andres Iniesta, this must feel special. There are many ways that a fellow professional can pay tribute to you as your career comes to an end, and for Andres Iniesta, this must feel special. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FV4LCQCVLFHLFP3S2WBP6K2YDE.jpg?auth=c4ce9b2bd9ffa5d1101ad3bf340f8794f9449529635c85da21ea0720cd784957" width="4213" height="2803" alt="There are many ways that a fellow professional can pay tribute to you as your career comes to an end, and for Andres Iniesta, this must feel special."></img><p>Even the greats have to retire some time. <b>Andres Iniesta has officially hung up his boots on a glittering career</b> and he will not be forgotten by any of us that have followed his career to this day. And according to another great – some would say the greatest ever – there are even inanimate objects out there that are going to miss the Spaniard’s gentle caress.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/the-ball-is-going-to-miss-you-messi-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TWQZUE7NXVF5XOI2BENIPMWZN4.jpeg?auth=02ef0f75697e35df95e0f088cd70e04aaf352a42c18de37746a2a8b3caca70b0" width="828" height="1368" alt="Messi's message to Iniesta after he retires"></img> https://en.as.com/videos/iniesta-on-lamine-yamal-messi-comparison-dont-rush-to-compare-yamals-talent-is-unique-v/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:11:00 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/iniesta-on-lamine-yamal-messi-comparison-dont-rush-to-compare-yamals-talent-is-unique-v/ AStv Andres Iniesta described Lamine Yamal as ‘spectacular’, and hopes he can inspire Spain to victory on Sunday Andres Iniesta described Lamine Yamal as ‘spectacular’, and hopes he can inspire Spain to victory on Sunday Andrés Iniesta Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi Eurocopa 2024 Iniesta on Lamine Yamal-Messi comparison: don’t rush to compare, Yamal’s talent is unique Iniesta on Lamine Yamal-Messi comparison: don’t rush to compare, Yamal’s talent is unique Iniesta on Lamine Yamal-Messi comparison: don’t rush to compare, Yamal’s talent is unique <p><br/></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/is-inter-miamis-game-against-vissel-kobe-being-broadcast-on-tv-or-streamed-in-the-united-states-n/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:18:26 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/is-inter-miamis-game-against-vissel-kobe-being-broadcast-on-tv-or-streamed-in-the-united-states-n/ Diego Ibarra Escamilla,Roddy Cons Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are doubts due to injury, and we will be able to see for ourselves whether they play in Japan. Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are doubts due to injury, and we will be able to see for ourselves whether they play in Japan. Inter Miami CF MLS Lionel Messi Sergio Busquets Jordi Alba Vissel Kobe Andrés Iniesta Luis Suárez PHILIP FONG (AFP) Is Inter Miami’s game against Vissel Kobe being broadcast on TV or streamed in the United States? Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are doubts due to injury, and we will be able to see for ourselves whether they play in Japan. Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez are doubts due to injury, and we will be able to see for ourselves whether they play in Japan. <p>After winning their first preseason game - without Lionel Messi - at the fifth attempt in Hong Kong on Sunday, <b>Inter Miami take on Japanese club Vissel Kobe on Wednesday</b> before returning to the United States ahead of the start of the 2024 MLS season. <b>The Argentina captain and recent signing </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/inter-miami-in-search-of-the-real-luis-suarez-n/" target="_blank"><b>Luis Suárez</b></a><b> are again doubts </b>to face Andrés Iniesta’s former team having already missed out at the weekend.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/is-inter-miamis-game-against-vissel-kobe-being-broadcast-on-tv-or-streamed-in-the-united-states-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/iniesta-bound-for-the-middle-east-n/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:57:56 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/iniesta-bound-for-the-middle-east-n/ Iván Cordovilla,Paul Reidy The Spaniard will sign a one-year contract with the Emirates Club of Ras Al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The Spaniard will sign a one-year contract with the Emirates Club of Ras Al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Andrés Iniesta Vissel Kobe Emiratos Árabes Unidos KIM KYUNG-HOON (Reuters) Iniesta, during a match with Vissel Kobe. Iniesta, during a match with Vissel Kobe. Iniesta, during a match with Vissel Kobe. <p>According to the transfer specialist, Fabrizio Romano,<b>&nbsp;veteran midfielder Andres Iniesta is poised to sign with the Ras Al-Khaimah based club&nbsp;</b><a href="https://emiratesclub.ae/site/en/"><b>Emirates Club FC</b></a><b>&nbsp;, in the United Arab Emirates.</b> This deal is expected to see the former FC Barcelona legend stay with the UAE club <b>until June 2024, with the deal having a year extension option.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/iniesta-bound-for-the-middle-east-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/is-andres-iniesta-going-to-inter-miami-with-lionel-messi-n/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:35:48 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/is-andres-iniesta-going-to-inter-miami-with-lionel-messi-n/ Diego Mauricio Magaña Gorostieta,Joe Brennan The ex-Barça player has been linked with a move to MLS, but things may not be so crystal clear. The ex-Barça player has been linked with a move to MLS, but things may not be so crystal clear. Andrés Iniesta MLS Inter Miami CF Lionel Messi Vissel Kobe ISSEI KATO (REUTERS) Is Andrés Iniesta going to Inter Miami with Lionel Messi? The ex-Barça player has been linked with a move to MLS, but things may not be so crystal clear. The ex-Barça player has been linked with a move to MLS, but things may not be so crystal clear. <p>While MLS and Inter Miami prepare themselves, alongside <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/lionel-messi-drops-hint-over-inter-miami-debut-n/" target="_blank">Lionel Messi, for the Leagues Cup</a> game against Cruz Azul, <b>rumours have circulated about a possible reunion between Messi and ex-teammate, Andrés Iniesta</b>, another Barcelona legend who may touch down stateside. <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mls-goes-viral-after-sergio-busquets-mix-up-during-inter-miami-presentation-n/" target="_blank">Sergio Busquets</a> has arrived and Jordi Alba is heavily rumoured to be joining the club based in Fort Lauderdale.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/is-andres-iniesta-going-to-inter-miami-with-lionel-messi-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>More MLS:</h3><ul> <li><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/neymar-speaks-about-lionel-messis-move-to-inter-miami-he-will-live-a-completely-different-life-n/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Neymar says he "didn't fit" with Messi and Mbapp&eacute;</a></li> </ul> https://en.as.com/soccer/andres-iniesta-could-join-lionel-messi-and-sergio-busquets-at-inter-miami-n/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:06:40 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/andres-iniesta-could-join-lionel-messi-and-sergio-busquets-at-inter-miami-n/ Kieran Quaile Messi’s former team-mate Iniesta could make the move after his spell with Vissel Kobe in Japan came to an end. Messi’s former team-mate Iniesta could make the move after his spell with Vissel Kobe in Japan came to an end. Andrés Iniesta Inter Miami CF Lionel Messi Sergio Busquets MLS David Beckham JIJI PRESS (EFE) J1 League - Vissel Kobe vs Consadole Sapporo Kobe (Japan), 30/06/2023.- Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta of Spain greets fans after a J1 League soccer match between Vissel Kobe and Consadole Sapporo in Kobe, western Japan, 01 July 2023. Andres Iniesta played his last match for Vissel Kobe in the J-League first division in Kobe. (Japón, España) EFE/EPA/JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY Kobe (Japan), 30/06/2023.- Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta of Spain greets fans after a J1 League soccer match between Vissel Kobe and Consadole Sapporo in Kobe, western Japan, 01 July 2023. Andres Iniesta played his last match for Vissel Kobe in the J-League first division in Kobe. (Japón, España) EFE/EPA/JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY <p>According to the Catalan outlet <i>RAC1</i>, <b>Spanish World Cup winner Andrés Iniesta has an offer on the table from MLS side Inter Miami, who want to reunite Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Iniesta himself at the club.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/andres-iniesta-could-join-lionel-messi-and-sergio-busquets-at-inter-miami-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-barcelona-legend-andres-iniesta-leaving-japanese-club-vissel-kobe-against-his-wishes-will-he-retire-n/ Thu, 25 May 2023 07:17:58 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-barcelona-legend-andres-iniesta-leaving-japanese-club-vissel-kobe-against-his-wishes-will-he-retire-n/ EFE Iniesta tearfully announced his departure from Vissel “by mutual consent”, revealing he imagined he would retire with the J1 League club. Iniesta tearfully announced his departure from Vissel “by mutual consent”, revealing he imagined he would retire with the J1 League club. Andrés Iniesta Vissel Kobe J-League FC Barcelona YUICHI YAMAZAKI (AFP) Why is Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe against his wishes? Will he retire? Iniesta tearfully announced his departure from Vissel “by mutual consent”, revealing he imagined he would retire with the J1 League club. Iniesta tearfully announced his departure from Vissel “by mutual consent”, revealing he imagined he would retire with the J1 League club. <p>Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta has announced that he is<b> </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/iniesta-to-bid-goodbye-to-vissel-kobe-with-mls-or-middle-east-potential-destinations-n/" target="_blank"><b>leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe</b></a><b> “by mutual consent” at the end of the season</b> and confirmed that he would be <b>looking to continue his playing career elsewhere.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-barcelona-legend-andres-iniesta-leaving-japanese-club-vissel-kobe-against-his-wishes-will-he-retire-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-legends-pay-tribute-to-sergio-busquets-after-confirming-exit-n/ Wed, 10 May 2023 18:01:06 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-legends-pay-tribute-to-sergio-busquets-after-confirming-exit-n/ Emilio Blanco,William Gittins The likes of Lionel Messi, Gerard Piqué and Andres Iniesta have highlighted Busi’s importance to Barça. The likes of Lionel Messi, Gerard Piqué and Andres Iniesta have highlighted Busi’s importance to Barça. Sergio Busquets FC Barcelona LaLiga Santander Lionel Messi Andrés Iniesta Eric Alonso (Getty Images) Barcelona legends pay tribute to Sergio Busquets after confirming exit Sergio Busquets says goodbye to the Camp Nou. Sergio Busquets says goodbye to the Camp Nou. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/diarioas/7HQA3JUMJNBKNIL3BTNPCF2QLQ.jpg" width="3556" height="2371" alt="Sergio Busquets says goodbye to the Camp Nou."></img><p>After 15 years as the fulcrum at the base of the Barcelona midfield,<b> Sergio Busquets</b> <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/busquets-to-leave-barca-what-are-his-appearance-trophy-stats-at-laliga-club-n/" target="_blank">announced </a>on Wednesday that he would <b>not be extending his current contract beyond the end of this season.</b> The Catalan midfielder came through the club’s famed La Masia academy and has risen to become Barça’s club captain. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-legends-pay-tribute-to-sergio-busquets-after-confirming-exit-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/iniesta-to-bid-goodbye-to-vissel-kobe-with-mls-or-middle-east-potential-destinations-n/ Sat, 06 May 2023 16:57:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/iniesta-to-bid-goodbye-to-vissel-kobe-with-mls-or-middle-east-potential-destinations-n/ Amalia Fra,Paul Reidy According to the Japanese press, the Spaniard will call bring an end to his tenure with the J-League club ahead of his contract expiring. According to the Japanese press, the Spaniard will call bring an end to his tenure with the J-League club ahead of his contract expiring. Andrés Iniesta Vissel Kobe J-League La Liga FC Barcelona Koji Watanabe (Getty Images) Andrés Iniesta (Vissel Kobe) Total: 30 millones de dólares Total: 30 millones de dólares <p>Andrés Iniesta has decided leave <a href="https://www.vissel-kobe.co.jp/" target="_blank">Vissel Kobe</a> this summer. After five years in the J1 League, the man from Albacete, according <b>the Japanese outlet </b><a href="https://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/japan/" target="_blank"><b>Nikkan Sports</b></a><b> will end his Japanese adventure this July</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/iniesta-to-bid-goodbye-to-vissel-kobe-with-mls-or-middle-east-potential-destinations-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/barca-to-play-vissel-kobe-in-tokyo-money-spinner-n/ Thu, 04 May 2023 14:07:32 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/barca-to-play-vissel-kobe-in-tokyo-money-spinner-n/ Juan Jiménez Catalan media claim that FC Barcelona will play a friendly game in Japan just after the 22-23 LaLiga season ends Catalan media claim that FC Barcelona will play a friendly game in Japan just after the 22-23 LaLiga season ends Andrés Iniesta Japón Vissel Kobe FC Barcelona La Liga Vissel Kobe. Vissel Kobe Vissel Kobe <p>Two days after bringing the curtain down on the 2022-23 <b>LaLiga season</b> with an away trip to Vigo, the <a href="https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/" target="_blank">FC Barcelona</a> squad are Japan bound.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/barca-to-play-vissel-kobe-in-tokyo-money-spinner-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-forward-ansu-fati-receives-offers-from-manchester-united-bayern-munich-and-tottenham-n/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:26:46 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-forward-ansu-fati-receives-offers-from-manchester-united-bayern-munich-and-tottenham-n/ Kieran Quaile The Barcelona forward has attracted interest from some of Europe’s top clubs. The Barcelona forward has attracted interest from some of Europe’s top clubs. FC Barcelona Xavi Andrés Iniesta PAU BARRENA (AFP) Barcelona's Spanish forward Ansu Fati warms up prior to the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 10, 2023. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) Barcelona's Spanish forward Ansu Fati warms up prior to the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 10, 2023. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) <p><b>Ansu Fati’s future is up in the air and his agent, Jorge Mendes, has told the player about offers from Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Tottenham, to which the he has said ‘no’.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-forward-ansu-fati-receives-offers-from-manchester-united-bayern-munich-and-tottenham-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/how-many-titles-has-leo-messi-won-in-his-career-n/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:17:26 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/how-many-titles-has-leo-messi-won-in-his-career-n/ Eduardo Burgos Rodríguez The Argentina captain lifted another trophy as Argentina won the World Cup after defeating France in the final. The Argentina captain lifted another trophy as Argentina won the World Cup after defeating France in the final. París Saint Germain Lionel Messi Daniel Alves FC Barcelona Ryan Giggs Andrés Iniesta John Berry (Getty) Leo Messi wins The World Cup The Argentina captain lifted another trophy as Argentina won the World Cup after defeating France in the final. The Argentina captain lifted another trophy as Argentina won the World Cup after defeating France in the final. <p>Lionel Messi keeps making history, as he just lifted the World Cup trophy with<b> Argentina after defeating France in the final.</b> He has now won 42 trophies overall and he’s only one behind the overall record held by his former Barcelona teammate, Dani Alves. Had PSG’s season worked out a little differently – <b>defeat early on in the Coupe de France and a Trophée des Champions loss against Lille were not part of the plan</b> – and had Real Madrid not heaped more misery on the Parisians in the Champions League,<b> Messi might have overtaken Alves.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-many-titles-has-leo-messi-won-in-his-career-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2022/01/26/opinion/1643182608_030727.html Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:23:05 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2022/01/26/opinion/1643182608_030727.html Alfredo Relaño Barcelona have been dumped out of the Copa del Rey and Champions League in recent times, but this is a year for Xavi to put things right at Camp Nou. Barcelona have been dumped out of the Copa del Rey and Champions League in recent times, but this is a year for Xavi to put things right at Camp Nou. Xavi Camp Nou Andrés Iniesta Pep Guardiola Lionel Messi Football stadiums FC Barcelona Sports facilities Teams Football Sports xavi,for,year,of,transition,at,fc barcelona,after,cup,failure,barcelona,have,been,dumped,out,the,copa de el rey,and,champions league,in,recent,timar,but,this,i,to,put,things,right,camp nou Rodolfo Molina (DIARIO AS) FUTBOL 21/22 22/01/22 RUEDA DE PRENSA XAVI HERNANDEZ ENTRENADOR DEL BARCELONA 22/01/22 RUEDA DE PRENSA XAVI HERNANDEZ ENTRENADOR DEL BARCELONA <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2022/01/26/opinion/1643182608_030727_1643183099_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="22/01/22 RUEDA DE PRENSA XAVI HERNANDEZ ENTRENADOR DEL BARCELONA"></img><p>I look at <strong>Xavi</strong> like those who years ago tried to start their bike over and over again, kicking the starter pedal. Old bikes were sometimes slow to respond. Sometimes the kick didn't make any impact. On other occasions, it made a promising start, after the bike rider tried to kick-start it with the throttle, but it died soon after. After insisting, it would eventually start, flooding the area with smoke and noise, and the owner would happily disappear down the street in search of his girlfriend. <strong>That's how I picture Xavi at Barcelona</strong>, kicking the starter pedal over and over again, showing signs of promise, before fading out.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2022/01/26/opinion/1643182608_030727.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/11/21/soccer/1637521183_140284.html Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:44:28 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/11/21/soccer/1637521183_140284.html Fernando S. Tavero AS understands Leo Messi has no intention of leaving PSG before his contract expires to return to Barcelona despite Joan Laporta suggesting he might. AS understands Leo Messi has no intention of leaving PSG before his contract expires to return to Barcelona despite Joan Laporta suggesting he might. París Saint Germain Daniel Alves Joan Laporta Kylian Mbappé Xavi Andrés Iniesta Lionel Messi Neymar FC Barcelona Teams Football Sports psg messi,says,barcelona,return,alves,and,xavi,as,understands,leo messi,haber,intention,of,leaving,psg,before,his,contract,expirar,despitar,joan laporta,suggesting,might FRANCK FIFE (AFP) Lionel Messi celebrates with PSG teammate Kylian Mbapp&eacute; after scoring against Nantes at The Parc des Princes. Lionel Messi celebrates with PSG teammate Kylian Mbapp&eacute; after scoring against Nantes at The Parc des Princes. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/11/21/soccer/1637521183_140284_1637522063_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Lionel Messi celebrates with PSG teammate Kylian Mbapp&eacute; after scoring against Nantes at The Parc des Princes. "></img><p><strong>Leo Messi is not planning a return to Barcelona,</strong> AS has learned. <strong>“I’m not ruling out Messi and Iniesta coming back,” Camp Nou president <a href="/en/2021/11/17/soccer/1637176161_584054.html" target="_blank">Joan Laporta suggested</a> during Dani Alves’ presentation</strong>, although he later conditioned his statement by adding “although I think as players is not a possibility.” <strong>There has been speculation that with the arrival of Xavi as manager of the club and the <a href="/en/2021/11/17/soccer/1637176176_319942.html" target="_blank">return of Alves</a></strong> five years after he left for Juventus, Messi and Iniesta may be tempted by the prospect of getting the Barça band back together. <strong>However, it seems Messi is determined to taste success with PSG</strong>, where he has a deal until 2023 with the option of an extra year, while Iniesta seems in little hurry to leave Vissel Kobe.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/11/21/soccer/1637521183_140284.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/11/21/soccer/1637521183_140284_1637523693_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="385" alt="."></img><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/11/21/soccer/1637521183_140284_1637523759_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="434" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2021/11/05/soccer/1636115667_656981.html Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:49:00 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/11/05/soccer/1636115667_656981.html William Allen Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández has returned to the club to take over as head coach, the 41-year-old replacing the sacked Ronald Koeman in the Camp Nou hotseat. Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández has returned to the club to take over as head coach, the 41-year-old replacing the sacked Ronald Koeman in the Camp Nou hotseat. Xavi Ronald Koeman Goals Sergio Busquets Gerard Piqué Andrés Iniesta Al-Sadd SC Records Lionel Messi Trophies Copa Rey Fútbol FIFA Club World Cup Supercopa España Spain National football team FC Barcelona La Liga Football matches Champions League FIFA Spanish National Team European Championships FIFA World Cup Football leagues World Cup Football Teams World Championship Sporting organisations Competitions Sports Society National teams FC Barcelona B what,were,xavi,s,stats,as,barcelona,titles,assists,records,legend,xavi hernández,haber,returned,to,club,take,over,coach,41-year-old,replacing,sacked,ronald koeman,camp nou,hotseat PHILIP FONG (AFP) Xavi appointed as Barcelona head coach (FILES) In this file photo taken on December 2, 2019 Al Sadd SC Manager Xavier HernxE1ndez Creus, also known as Xavi, speaks to the media after receiving the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men&#039;s Player of the Year 2019 award in place of absentee (FILES) In this file photo taken on December 2, 2019 Al Sadd SC Manager Xavier HernxE1ndez Creus, also known as Xavi, speaks to the media after receiving the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men&#039;s Player of the Year 2019 award in place of absentee <p>Legendary former Barcelona midfielder <strong>Xavi Hernández has been confirmed as the club’s new head coach</strong>, the ex-Al Sadd boss signing a two-and-a-half-year contract to <strong>take over from Ronald Koeman, who was <a title="Barcelona sack Koeman" href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/28/soccer/1635374602_569644.html" target="_blank">sacked late last month</a> </strong>after defeat to arch rivals Real Madrid was followed by a surprise loss at Rayo Vallecano.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/11/05/soccer/1636115667_656981.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/28/soccer/1635437884_073938.html Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:46:15 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/28/soccer/1635437884_073938.html Rob Train Following the dismissal of Ronald Koeman expectations are zero at Camp Nou, providing the perfect opportunity for Xavi to take over at Barcelona. Following the dismissal of Ronald Koeman expectations are zero at Camp Nou, providing the perfect opportunity for Xavi to take over at Barcelona. Xavi Ronald Koeman Pep Guardiola Andrés Iniesta Carles Puyol Joan Laporta Al-Sadd SC FC Barcelona La Liga Football leagues Football Teams Sporting organisations Competitions Sports koeman,sacked,xavi,right,man,at,the,timar,for,barcelona,following,dismissal,ronald koeman,expectations,arar,zero,camp nou,providing,perfect,opportunity,take,over KARIM JAAFAR (AFP) Al Sadd coach Xavi speaks to his players during the Amir Cup final football match between Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan at the Al-Thumama Stadium in the capital Doha. Al Sadd coach Xavi speaks to his players during the Amir Cup final football match between Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan at the Al-Thumama Stadium in the capital Doha. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/10/28/soccer/1635437884_073938_1635438062_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Al Sadd coach Xavi speaks to his players during the Amir Cup final football match between Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan at the Al-Thumama Stadium in the capital Doha. "></img><p><strong><a href="/en/2021/10/28/soccer/1635374602_569644.html" target="_blank">Ronald Koeman’s sacking</a> by FC Barcelona</strong> on Wednesday following defeat to Rayo Vallecano carried an air of inevitability that had hung over the Dutchman like a cartoon cloud, shadowing his steps from one disaster to the next <strong>from the moment Leo Messi departed for PSG until the instant Radamel Falcao’s effort went in off the post</strong> to condemn Barça to a third consecutive away defeat in LaLiga. <strong>The last manager to oversee a matching run of defeats was Terry Venables in 1987</strong>, and <em>El Tel</em> was duly sent packing. The fuse had been lit for some time and only a series of twists and turns prevented the flame licking the barrel of gunpowder under Koeman’s divided parliament much sooner.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/28/soccer/1635437884_073938.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/10/28/soccer/1635437884_073938_1635438826_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="365" alt="."></img><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/10/28/soccer/1635437884_073938_1635438978_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="483" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/01/soccer/1633100786_668166.html Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:18:55 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/01/soccer/1633100786_668166.html Perform Andrés Iniesta has revealed that he would like to return to Barcelona at some point, although the Vissel Kobe midfielder is unsure in what capacity. Andrés Iniesta has revealed that he would like to return to Barcelona at some point, although the Vissel Kobe midfielder is unsure in what capacity. Andrés Iniesta La Liga FC Barcelona Football leagues Football Teams Sporting organisations Competitions Sports iniesta,on,barcelona,return,sometimes i,would,to,coach,andrés iniesta,haber,revealed,that,like,at,some,point,although,vissel kobe,midfielder,i,unsure,what,capacity Getty Images It is my 'wish' to return to Barcelona one day, says Iniesta <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/10/01/soccer/1633100786_668166_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2020/02/09/soccer/1581244757_056938.html" target="_blank">Barcelona club legend</a> Andrés Iniesta</strong> says it is his 'wish' to return to Camp Nou at some point after he hangs his boots up.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/01/soccer/1633100786_668166.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/21/soccer/1632246220_346924.html Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:07:02 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/21/soccer/1632246220_346924.html José A. Chozas The Manchester United forward is the highest paid player on the planet, according to Forbes. The Portuguese has overtaken PSG player Lionel Messi in earnings. The Manchester United forward is the highest paid player on the planet, according to Forbes. The Portuguese has overtaken PSG player Lionel Messi in earnings. FC Bayern Múnich Paul Pogba Hazard Bale Lionel Messi Neymar Manchester United Real Madrid Magazines Financial news Revista Forbes Press Teams Football Sports Media Communication París Saint Germain Kylian Mbappé Cristiano Ronaldo Mohamed Salah Liverpool FC Andrés Iniesta Vissel Kobe Robert Lewandowski cristiano ronaldo,world,s,highest-paid,soccer,the manchester united,forward,i,the,highest,paid,on,planet,according,to,forbes,the portuguese,haber,psg,player,lionel messi,earnings Cristiano Ronaldo, el futbolista mejor pagado del mundo. Cristiano Ronaldo, el futbolista mejor pagado del mundo. <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/futbol/imagenes/2021/09/21/internacional/1632242052_737644_1632242412_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo, el futbolista mejor pagado del mundo."></img><p><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Manchester United resulted in the veteran forward's shirt becoming the</strong><a title="Cristiano Ronaldo outsells Leo Messi two to one in shirts with a record £187m" href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/10/soccer/1631305795_113726.html" target="_blank"> best-selling shirt in history</a>, as reported by sports merchandise site Fanatics. The transfer has also made him the highest paid footballer in the world, according to Forbes.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/21/soccer/1632246220_346924.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/08/opinion/1631080169_670093.html Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:38:37 GMT https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/08/opinion/1631080169_670093.html Alfredo Relaño It was easier to define Spain before and during tiki-taka but Luis Enrique's side lack sufficient identity for the fan in the street to form an opinion. It was easier to define Spain before and during tiki-taka but Luis Enrique's side lack sufficient identity for the fan in the street to form an opinion. Daniel Alves Luis Aragonés Vicente del Bosque Luis Enrique Xavi Andrés Iniesta Álvaro Morata Iago Aspas Nacho Pristina Spain National football team Lionel Messi Iker Casillas Kosovo Spanish National Team FC Barcelona National teams Balkans Football Teams Southern Europe Sports Europe spain,side,that,defies,consensus,it,was,easier,definir,before,and,during,tiki-taka,but,luis enrique,s,lack,sufficient,identity,for,the,fan,street,to,form,an,opinion MIGUEL MORENATTI (DIARIO AS) <img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/09/08/opinion/1631080169_670093_1631083038_noticia_normal.jpg" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><p><strong>Years ago, there was a healthy consensus surrounding the Spain national team</strong>: all of the players were awful, except those from the club supported by the observer, and the coach was an imbecile for not calling up more of my side’s players and fewer from all the others.<strong> The dawn of tiki-taka complicated this viewpoint</strong>. It was a revolutionary style that many found boring and others saw as beautiful and intelligent. <strong>And, of course, it was Barcelona-branded, so practically all Real Madrid fans held the former opinion</strong>. But that side won everything there is to win and it emitted such an air of camaraderie (Barcelona without Dani Alves and Leo Messi but with Iker Casillas) that Madrid fans eventually accepted it, and even more so when Vicente del Bosque took over from Luis Aragonés. <strong>Only the staunchest pro-Mourinho supporters excluded themselves.</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/en/2021/09/08/opinion/1631080169_670093.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://as01.epimg.net/en/imagenes/2021/09/08/opinion/1631080169_670093_1631082894_sumario_normal.jpg" width="649" height="434" alt="."></img>