Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta has shared that he’s at the moment working in the direction of acquiring his teaching license.
This follows his retirement announcement from skilled soccer in October, marking the tip of his illustrious enjoying profession.
Nonetheless, Iniesta shouldn’t be prepared to depart the game he has devoted practically half of his life to. As a substitute, he’s targeted on staying concerned in soccer by pursuing his teaching {qualifications}.
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Iniesta made this revelation after collaborating within the ‘Clásico de Leyendas’, a pleasant match between former FC Barcelona and Actual Madrid gamers, which passed off on the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo.
Talking to EFE (h/t Mundo Deportivo) after the match, Iniesta expressed his need to stay related to the soccer world and proceed studying.
He shared that his purpose is to discover all points of soccer, together with teaching, as he takes on this new problem.
Andres Iniesta is engaged on transferring to the teaching function. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
Iniesta famous that, after a few years of being totally immersed within the skilled aspect of the game, he now has the chance to take pleasure in issues exterior of it, corresponding to spending extra time with household and pursuing different pursuits.
“I need to study a bit about all the pieces that soccer includes.
“I’m additionally engaged on the entire teaching title problem and in addition having fun with different issues, which you’ll be able to’t do if you’re within the occupation. I’m trying ahead to this subsequent step,” he mentioned.
The previous midfielder, who performed in entrance of 45,725 followers in Japan, mirrored on his profession and the transition to this subsequent part. Whereas he’ll not be enjoying on the sphere, Iniesta emphasised his dedication to remaining a part of soccer’s material.
“I’ll attempt to keep concerned on the planet of soccer,” he added.
His presence within the teaching world might be a pure development for a participant whose information and expertise have formed a lot of his profitable years with Barcelona and Spain.
The 40-year-old is decided to proceed contributing to soccer, now in a distinct function, as he works in the direction of acquiring his teaching license.