In 2010, three footballing giants from FC Barcelona\u2014Andr\u00e9s Iniesta, Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez, and Lionel Messi\u2014were nominated for the prestigious Ballon d\u2019Or award, a moment that showcased the dominance of Spanish football and Barcelona\u2019s unparalleled style of play. While Messi ultimately claimed the title, the nominations of Iniesta and Xavi sparked widespread admiration and debate about their influence on world football. In this article, we explore Iniesta\u2019s reflections on that historic occasion, his thoughts on the significance of the award, and what it meant to be recognized alongside his teammates and friends.
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\nBARCELONAHaving three players from our club up there is the greatest achievementby SportglitzOctober 8, 2024<\/p>\n
In 2010, three footballing giants from FC Barcelona\u2014Andr\u00e9s Iniesta, Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez, and Lionel Messi\u2014were nominated for the prestigious Ballon d\u2019Or award, a moment that showcased the dominance of Spanish football and Barcelona\u2019s unparalleled style of play. While Messi ultimately claimed the title, the nominations of Iniesta and Xavi sparked widespread admiration and debate about their influence on world football. In this article, we explore Iniesta\u2019s reflections on that historic occasion, his thoughts on the significance of the award, and what it meant to be recognized alongside his teammates and friends.<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cI\u2019d like to return to Bar\u00e7a at some point. Not just to say it, but because those who had so much influence, in one way or another, have to be there. When I can do what I did as a player in another role at the club, I\u2019d be delighted.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cI can\u2019t stay too far away because football has been my life. I would have played until I was 90 years old. If there is one word that can sum up this moment, it is pride. Pride in having fought until the last day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cMy happiest memory at Bar\u00e7a is the day I made my debut. Two moments, the day I made my debut in Bruges, and the day I made my debut at the Stadium against Recreativo.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cI hope Hansi Flick can be at Bar\u00e7a for many years, it would be a good sign for the club. The work he is doing and will do will be fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cMy father? I owe all my achievements in football to him.\u201dIniesta: \u201cFor me, coming to Bar\u00e7a was a dream that I focused on to fulfill. I arrived at the best possible place to fulfill all dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cI feel very happy to achieve my dream. My sporting career was like a fairy tale because I lived the best moments at the professional level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cLa Mas\u00eda changed me forever\u2026 It\u2019s a period that marked my life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iniesta: \u201cThey are tears of emotion and pride, not tears of sadness. They are those of that boy from Fuentealbilla who had the dream of being a footballer and achieved it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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