Football
Messi's Tribute to Iniesta: "The Ball Will Miss You, Just Like We All Will"
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has paid tribute to former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andrés Iniesta, following his retirement from professional football.
"One of the most magical teammates I've ever had the pleasure of playing alongside. Andrés Iniesta, the ball will miss you, just like we all will. I wish you nothing but the best, phenomenon," Messi wrote on social media.
Iniesta played for the Catalan giants from 1996 to 2018. During his time at the club, he won nine La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies, six Copa del Reys, seven Spanish Super Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups.
