andreas iniesta – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:40:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png andreas iniesta – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Yamal Can Be One Of The Greatest Footballers Ever – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/yamal-can-be-one-of-the-greatest-footballers-ever-iniesta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yamal-can-be-one-of-the-greatest-footballers-ever-iniesta/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476852 Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has tipped teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to reach the very pinnacle of world football. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Spaniard possesses the natural ability required to become an all-time great, and Yamal only needs to focus on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yamal-can-be-one-of-the-greatest-footballers-ever-iniesta/feed/ 0 Inter Miami Was The Best Option For Messi This Summer – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/inter-miami-was-the-best-option-for-messi-this-summer-iniesta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inter-miami-was-the-best-option-for-messi-this-summer-iniesta/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:01:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350078 Barcelona legend, Andres Iniesta has come out to say that he does not blame Lionel Messi for snubbing a return to Barca. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if it would have been special to see Messi return to Barcelona this summer, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inter-miami-was-the-best-option-for-messi-this-summer-iniesta/feed/ 0 Real Madrid Wanted Iniesta When His Renewal Dragged On At Barcelona – Predrag Mijatovic https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-wanted-iniesta-when-his-renewal-dragged-on-at-barcelona-predrag-mijatovic/ https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-wanted-iniesta-when-his-renewal-dragged-on-at-barcelona-predrag-mijatovic/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:41:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342696 Ex-Real Madrid director, Predrag Mijatovic has come out to say that the club were once on the verge of signing Barcelona legend, Andres Iniesta. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Madrid definitely wanted his signature at a point, especially as the player and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-wanted-iniesta-when-his-renewal-dragged-on-at-barcelona-predrag-mijatovic/feed/ 0 I Left Barcelona At The Right Moment – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/i-left-barcelona-at-the-right-moment-iniesta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-left-barcelona-at-the-right-moment-iniesta/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:16:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339642 Ex-Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta has come out to insist that he left Barca for Japan at the right time. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he’ll always say leaving Barcelona when he did was the right decision because he was happy and convinced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-left-barcelona-at-the-right-moment-iniesta/feed/ 0 World Cup Win Helped Me After My Friend Died – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/world-cup-win-helped-me-recover-from-the-death-of-my-friend-iniesta/ Sun, 24 May 2020 14:58:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=255750 Barcelona legend, Andres Iniesta has come out to say that scoring the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final helped him conquer depression. Iniesta recently revealed that the World Cup victory happened when he was going through the hardest time in his life. According to him, his friend, Dani Jarque died around that time [...]

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]]> I Don’t Know If Xavi Is Ready For The Barcelona Job – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-know-if-xavi-is-ready-for-the-barcelona-job-iniesta/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:49:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244900 Barcelona has treated Ernesto Valverde badly, according to club legend, Andres Iniesta. This is coming as rumors have been suggesting that the Spanish coach will soon be replaced by Xavi. Reports have also said discussions have been held with Hernandez who is presently managing in Qatar with Al Sadd. According to Iniesta, he is shocked [...]

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]]> Iniesta Is The Greatest Player I Ever Played With – Eto’o https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-is-the-greatest-player-i-ever-played-with-etoo/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:19:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239020 Samuel Eto’o has come out to say that Andres Iniesta is the greatest player he has ever shared a dressing room with. The African player and Iniesta enjoyed some memorable years at Camp Nou where he spent five seasons, winning three La Liga titles, two Champions League, two Super Cups and a Copa del Rey. [...]

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]]> It Is A Privilege To Face Barcelona – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-a-privilege-to-face-barcelona-iniesta/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:45:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236208 Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta is looking forward to a unique game between Vissel Kobe and his former club Barcelona. He has disclosed that he feels honored to be involved in such a clash. Iniesta exited Barcelona three years ago after 16 years at the Camp Nou and then signed for J1 League club. He is [...]

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]]> De Jong Can Be The Leader In Barcelona’s Midfield – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/de-jong-can-be-the-leader-in-barcelonas-midfield-iniesta/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:21:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236104 Former Barcelona player, Andres Iniesta has hailed the signings of Frenkie de Jong and Antoine Griezmann. Andreas revealed that he feels De Jong is one of the world’s best young players and has joined the right club to grow. He then described Griezmann as “exceptional.” His words, “De Jong is an exceptional signing,” “He is [...]

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]]> Mourinho Caused Harm Between Real Madrid And Barcelona Players – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-caused-harm-between-real-madrid-and-barcelona-players-iniesta/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 23:52:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221913 Andres Iniesta has described the depression he suffered after winning the Treble with Barcelona in the 2008-09 season. Iniesta, now at Vissel Kobe, said he had struggled in the months following their success after his friend Dani Jarque, a former Espanyol captain, died of heart failure during preseason preparations. In his biography “The Artist: Being [...]

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]]> Barcelona Have Unique Players – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-have-unique-players-iniesta/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:46:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220947 Andres Iniesta has said it would not upset him to see his former Barcelona teammate Neymar play for Real Madrid one day. Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 a world-record €222 million transfer after four successful seasons alongside Iniesta at Barca, has been repeatedly linked with Real Madrid. When Iniesta was asked about that [...]

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]]> Iniesta Might Be A Risk For Chelsea – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-might-be-a-risk-for-chelsea-ernesto-valverde/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:04:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202141 Barcelona will make a late decision on whether captain Andres Iniesta is fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday, coach Ernesto Valverde has confirmed. “It’s clear when a match like this arrives, a player tends to risk,” Valverde said on Tuesday. “What we have to decide is whether the risk is excessive.” [...]

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]]> Hazard And Iniesta Are Two Different Players – Conte https://www.theinfostride.com/hazard-and-iniesta-are-two-different-players-conte/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:51:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202127 Antonio Conte claimed that Eden Hazard must start winning football’s biggest trophies if he is to bear comparison with a “genius of football” like Andres Iniesta. “We are talking about two different players [Iniesta and Hazard],” Conte said. “Hazard is more a No. 10. Iniesta is a thinking midfielder. A midfielder that thinks and stays [...]

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]]> I Don’t Want Iniesta To Ever Leave Barcelona – Rakitic https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-want-iniesta-to-ever-leave-barcelona-rakitic/ Sun, 25 Feb 2018 20:08:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200764 Ivan Rakitic has said the thought of Andres Iniesta leaving Barcelona scares him as the Catalan club’s captain returns to the scene of his most famous goal on Tuesday. Iniesta has always maintained that he won’t outstay his welcome and that he would walk away if he felt he was no longer contributing to the [...]

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]]> I Am Very Scared Of Iniesta Leaving Barcelona – Rakitic https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-very-scared-of-iniesta-leaving-barcelona-rakitic/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:42:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200584 Ivan Rakitic has said the thought of Andres Iniesta leaving Barcelona scares him as the Catalan club’s captain returns to the scene of his most famous goal on Tuesday. Iniesta has always maintained that he won’t outstay his welcome and that he would walk away if he felt he was no longer contributing to the [...]

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]]> Iniesta Is A Great Friend To Me – Rakitic https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-is-a-great-friend-to-me-rakitic/ Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:07:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200089 Ivan Rakitic has said the thought of Andres Iniesta leaving Barcelona scares him as the Catalan club’s captain returns to the scene of his most famous goal on Tuesday. Iniesta has always maintained that he won’t outstay his welcome and that he would walk away if he felt he was no longer contributing to the [...]

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]]> I Used To Look Up To Pep Guardiola – Fabregas https://www.theinfostride.com/i-used-to-look-up-to-pep-guardiola-fabregas/ Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:20:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200064 Cesc Fabregas has warned Chelsea to be careful with his old friend Andres Iniesta’s timeless “intelligence” ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Barcelona. “He’s still good; for this type of player age doesn’t really matter,” said Fabregas, of the 123-cap, 33-year-old Iniesta. “Once you have a talent, once you have the class that he [...]

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]]> We Want Iniesta To Keep Helping Us – Ernesto Valverde https://www.theinfostride.com/we-want-iniesta-to-keep-helping-us-ernesto-valverde/ Sun, 18 Feb 2018 11:38:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199909 Ernesto Valverde has said he will only talk about the possibility of Andres Iniesta moving to China when there’s an offer on the table. The midfielder has always said that he won’t outstay his welcome at Barca and that he will leave the club if he ever feels he is no longer contributing. “If that [...]

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]]> Messi, Iniesta To Not Feature Vs Celta Vigo https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-iniesta-to-not-feature-vs-celta-vigo/ Thu, 04 Jan 2018 22:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195184 Barcelona will not play Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta when they begin the New Year in the Copa del Rey against Celta Vigo on Thursday. Barca have not played since they beat Real Madrid on Dec. 23, with the majority of the squad given a week off following that Clasico win. Ernesto Valverde [...]

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]]> 2018 World Cup Will Be My Last – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/2018-world-cup-will-be-my-last-iniesta/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:38:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185542 Spain’s World Cup winning hero in 2010 Andres Iniesta believes next year’s tournament in Russia is likely to be his last at international level. “I am realistic. There is a great chance this World Cup will be my last event with the national team,” Iniesta said. “I am aware of the moment, my age and [...]

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]]> I Am Yet To Renew My Barcelona Contract – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-yet-to-renew-my-barcelona-contract-iniesta/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:10:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179181 Andres Iniesta has warned Barcelona that he could leave when his contract expires at the end of the season. Iniesta, 33, has spent his whole career at Barca and said new coach Ernesto Valverde had told him he would continue to have an important role this season. “I’ve still not renewed,” he told El Pais [...]

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]]> Can Barcelona Tempt Marco Verratti? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-barcelona-tempt-marco-verratti/ Sat, 01 Jul 2017 12:54:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170338 The Catalan club have made Verratti their number one target this summer as they seek the heir to Andres Iniesta. Andre Gomes flopped in his debut season following a £30m move from Valencia. And with Iniesta recently turning 33, the race is on to find a world-class replacement for the Spanish legend. That man is [...]

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]]> We Rejected Chelsea’s Offer For Alex Sandro – Beppe Marotta https://www.theinfostride.com/we-rejected-chelseas-offer-for-alex-sandro-beppe-marotta/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:42:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168917 Chelsea have had an offer for Juventus left-back Alex Sandro knocked back, the Italian club’s general manager Beppe Marotta has said. The Premier League champions have been linked with a move for 26-year-old Brazil international and Marotta confirmed there has been a bid rejected, but added that if the player requested a move the situation [...]

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]]> I Hope Contract Talks Will End Quickly – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-contract-talks-will-end-quickly-iniesta/ Sat, 31 Dec 2016 03:13:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152790 Andres Iniesta has confirmed he’s begun talks with Barcelona over a new contract, adding that he hopes the situation is resolved as soon as possible. Iniesta is one of five figures — along with Luis Enrique, Lionel Messi, Ivan Rakitic and Marc-Andre ter Stegen — who the Catalan club hope to tie down to new [...]

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]]> I Want To End My Career At Barcelona – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-end-my-career-at-barcelona-iniesta/ Thu, 29 Dec 2016 01:50:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=152613 Andres Iniesta has expressed his desire to retire at Barcelona as the club prepare to offer him a new deal in the New Year. Iniesta’s current contract is due to expire in 2018, but reports in Catalan newspaper Diario Sport on Wednesday named him as one of the five figures Barca are keen to renew [...]

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]]> Iniesta Nears Return From Injury https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-nears-return-from-injury/ Sat, 26 Nov 2016 10:29:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149291 Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta returned to training on Friday ahead of schedule after almost a month out of action with a knee injury, the club said. The Spain international sustained knee ligament damage during Barca’s 3-2 league win over Valencia on October 22. Iniesta was expected to be out for up to eight weeks but [...]

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]]> Iniesta Out For 6-8 Weeks https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-out-for-6-8-weeks/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 21:32:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146110 Barcelona’s fitness woes continued on Saturday as Andres Iniesta suffered a knee injury in the first half of their La Liga game against Valencia. The midfielder has damage to the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and Barcelona confirmed after initial tests that he will be sidelined for six to eight weeks. Iniesta hit [...]

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]]> Pep Guardiola Will Succed At Manchester City – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/pep-guardiola-will-succed-at-manchester-city-iniesta/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:23:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143008 Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has no doubt about Pep Guardiola’s ability to adapt to the challenges at Manchester City and in the Premier League. Guardiola’s City have made a flying start to the season, sitting top of the table after three wins from as many matches. Iniesta, who starred under Guardiola at Barca in 2008-12, [...]

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]]> Only Messi Can Make Argentina Decision – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/only-messi-can-make-argentina-decision-iniesta/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 17:26:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=138862 Barcelona club captain Andres Iniesta says his Blaugrana colleague Lionel Messi should make a personal decision over whether to play for his country again — as reports in South America claim a return to the Albiceleste fold is close. Messi made the shock decision to retire from international football following the penalty shootout loss to [...]

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]]> Alvaro Morata Dismantle Turkey https://www.theinfostride.com/alvaro-morata-dismantle-turkey/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 01:07:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132680 Spain’s Euro 2016 campaign looks like it is finally up and running. Despite dominating play for the full 90 minutes in their opening Group D match against Czech Republic, Spain failed to find the net until just before the final whistle – and it was defender Gerard Pique who made the difference. It was thus [...]

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]]> Andreas Iniesta Is Quality – David Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/andreas-iniesta-is-quality-david-silva/ Wed, 25 May 2016 08:31:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=129758 Andres Iniesta’s man-of-the-match performance in Barcelona’s Copa del Rey win on Sunday night was news to many, but not to his national compatriot David Silva. The 32-year-old was at the heart of Barca’s impressive display at Vicente Calderon, Luis Enrique’s side running out 2-0 winners after extra time against Sevilla. Speaking in Madrid ahead of [...]

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]]> EL Classico Loss Hurts – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/el-classico-loss-hurts-iniesta/ Sun, 03 Apr 2016 11:51:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124673 Andres Iniesta said Barcelona are “hurting” after Saturday’s Clasico loss but have already turned their attention towards next week’s Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. Barca’s run of 39 games without defeat in all competitions was ended by La Liga rivals Madrid, who came from behind to win 2-1 at Camp Nou. Gerard Pique had [...]

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]]> El Classio Win Is The Perfect Johan Cruyff Tribute – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/el-classio-win-is-the-perfect-johan-cruyff-tribute-iniesta/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:07:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124379 Andres Iniesta is determined to lead Barcelona to victory over Real Madrid in this weekend’s Clasico to honour club icon Johan Cruyff following the Dutchman’s death last week. Cruyff passed away last Thursday after losing his battle against lung cancer and Iniesta has vowed to give his utmost to help the Catalan club to victory [...]

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]]> Iniesta Hails Barcelona Legacy Of Johan Cruyff https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-hails-barcelona-legacy-of-johan-cruyff/ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:31:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123900 Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta praised the indelible legacy left on the club by former coach Johan Cruyff, who died on Thursday. The former Netherlands and Ajax star, who had been battling lung cancer, passed away in Barcelona surrounded by his family. Cruyff won La Liga with Barca as a player, but gained huge renown for [...]

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]]> Iniesta Ruled Out Of Villarreal Clash https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-ruled-out-of-villarreal-clash/ Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:35:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123534 Midfielder Andres Iniesta has been left out of Barcelona’s squad for Sunday’s visit to Villarreal in the Spanish league. Barcelona says coach Luis Enrique took the decision because of “minor fitness concerns.” The 31-year-old Iniesta is Barcelona’s top playmaker in midfield. He helped the Catalan club beat Arsenal 3-1 on Wednesday to advance to the [...]

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]]> La Liga Is Tough – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/la-liga-is-tough-iniesta/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 15:41:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119027 ndres Iniesta had a simple explanation as to why Barcelona’s narrow 2-1 victory over Malaga at the Rosaleda was so tough. The European champions needed some divine intervention from Lionel Messi – who scored the winner with a sublime volley – to secure the three points from a tough away assignment. But Iniesta said this [...]

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]]> Messi Lifts Barcelona To La Liga Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-lifts-barcelona-to-la-liga-summit/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 00:16:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118947 Lionel Messi scored a spectacular winner as Barcelona moved to the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Malaga on Saturday. The European champions were handed the perfect start when Munir El Haddadi tapped home the opener after just 64 seconds, but were far from their best and Malaga deservedly levelled through [...]

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]]> Iniesta Is My Idol – Arda Turan https://www.theinfostride.com/iniesta-is-my-idol-arda-turan/ Sat, 09 Jan 2016 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117706 Arda Turan has voiced his admiration for Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta and has revealed the Spain international has always been his point of reference. The Turkey international featured alongside Iniesta on his official debut in the 4-1 win over Espanyol on Wednesday and he is over the moon to be playing in the same team [...]

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]]> Neymar Was Racially Abused – Iniesta https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-was-racially-abused-iniesta/ Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:31:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116789 Barcelona star Neymar was subjected to allegedly racist chants during Saturday draw at local rivals Espanyol, his teammate Andres Iniesta confirmed. Though manager Luis Enrique declined to comment on the chants, Neymar’s teammates called for the individuals responsible to be punished. Iniesta told reporters after the game that he had heard racist chanting “in one [...]

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]]> Messi Stays Winning Off The Pitch https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-stays-winning-off-the-pitch/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 21:02:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115889 Barcelona and star player Lionel Messi triumphed at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, taking home the prizes for best team and best player. Messi had travelled from Argentina to attend the ceremony. “It’s very nice to receive these awards, but I always say that the team makes it [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Ready For El Classico Redemption https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-ready-for-el-classico-redemption/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 12:20:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109270 Real Madrid will be hoping a change of scenery provides an upturn in fortunes when they travel to Basque minnows Eibar’s 6 000 capacity Ipurua on Sunday aiming to make amends for their 4-0 humiliation by Barcelona. Club president Florentino Perez insisted he still has full confidence in coach Rafael Benitez despite both being targeted [...]

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