FC Barcelona News: 9 October 2024; Andrés Iniesta retires, Barça targeting Lille right-back Tiago Santos
Andrés Iniesta announces retirement – FC Barcelona
All good things come to an end, and sadly that means Andrés Iniesta too, who this Tuesday officially announced that he is bringing an end to his glorious career as a professional footbalerl. It was a simple, moving and sincere event during which he looked back at all the different stages of his life, which will always be most especially remembered for his time at FC Barcelona.
Andrés Iniesta, the modest genius – FC Barcelona
What a privilege it was to see Andrés Iniesta in an FC Barcelona shirt for so many years. The legendary number ‘8’ from the best Barça team in history has officially announced his retirement from professional football, putting into perspective his place as one of the best players ever in the history of the game and one who won all there is to win as a blaugrana.
Walsh: ‘I want all four titles again, that’s why I’m at Barça’ – FC Barcelona
Keira Walsh is returning to Manchester City for the first time since she left three years ago, and she is going back as a two-time European champion. Born in Rochdale, she is looking forward to having friends and family there to see her at the Joie Stadium that she graced so many times in the sky blue jersey. But this time she’ll be wearing blaugrana, and she told Barça One all about it.
Johan Neeskens; 1951–2024 – FC Barcelona
The football world is in mourning. And FC Barcelona in particular following the news that its former player and assistant coach Johan Neeskens has passed away at the age of 73.
Barcelona confirm Wojciech Szczesny’s Champions League registration – Football España
Last week, Barcelona confirmed the signing of Wojciech Szczesny, who has come out of retirement to replace the stricken Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. The 34-year-old was unable to play against Alaves, but the international break will allow him to build up his sharpness quickly, with a view to fighting with Inaki Pena to be first-choice goalkeeper.
Andres Iniesta reveals dream of becoming Barcelona manager – Football España
On Monday, Andres Iniesta confirmed that he has decided to retire from professional football with immediate effect. The 40-year-old ends his career with 35 trophies, 29 of which came as a Barcelona player.
Barcelona will try to sign a right-back in 2025, Ligue 1 star Tiago Santos among those being considered – Football España
During the latter stages of this summer’s transfer window, Barcelona made efforts to sign a new right-back. Almeria’s Marc Pubill was one of those to be targeted, although in the end, the club’s crippling financial situation made it impossible for anyone to be brought in.