Barcelona legend and one of the best midfielders of his generation Andres Iniesta announced his retirement from professional football on Monday, putting an end to his more than two-decade-long career. The Spaniard confirmed the news on social media after hinting at the decision last week saying, "COMING SOON 8/10/24". The numbers 8 and 24 were donned by the former Catalonian captain during his 18-year tenure with the Spanish club. 

In an illustrious club career, Iniesta made 674 appearances for Barcelona, in which he scored 57 goals and provided 135 assists, during which he won four Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, nine League tiles, three European Super Cups, six Copa del Reys and seven Spanish Super Cups.