The 50 best phrases of Andrés Iniesta

Andrés Iniesta is a soccer player of Spanish origin; his career developed and reached its peak together with the Barcelona club and thanks to his participation in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where he was a key player in the victory of the first world cup for Spain. Currently, he plays the midfielder position in the Japanese league.

He is recognized for having won 39 titles, 32 of them during his time at Barcelona F.C., which crowned him as one of the best midfielders in Spanish and world football.

In this selection of the best phrases of Andrés Iniesta you will find a sample of his way of understanding sport, effort and the world of football in general.

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The most interesting phrases of Andrés Iniesta

His long career seems to have no end because soccer is more than his job, it is his passion and eternal life. Which has been made clear in this collection of quotes and reflections by Andrés Iniesta on sport and the impact caused on his personal life.

1. The main culprits in football are always the players. From there each one has the responsibility of him.

Each player must take responsibility for his performance on the field.

2. I don't like to exercise, but if I keep exercising every day and put the right things in my mouth, then my diabetes will stay under control.

Exercising is tiring, even just thinking about it, but it brings unimaginable benefits to our health.

3. The pressure is knowing where and when to do it, you can't keep pressing all the time and run for nothing.

Pressure can be used as motivation to improve.

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4. I would like to be remembered as a great person and a great footballer.

It is not only important for Iniesta to be a good player, but also to be a correct person.

5. I have always tried to show myself as I am.

Without fear of expressing himself as he is.

6. Every player wants to be as complete as possible and the goals of a midfielder are very important.

One of the most demanding positions, due to his prominence.

7. Feeling happy as a person is superior to any triumph, that's how I see it.

Success also stems from how we feel about ourselves.

8. I play to be happy and people who value what they have to value. If they value my work, delighted, if not, nothing happens.

We can't please everyone and we need to be at peace with that.

9. There are times when the human body can overcome things that you would never expect.

The limits that we believe to be unique in our minds can be broken.

10. I wish to extend my career as long as I can.

No person who loves their job wants to give it up.

11. To this day I like to think a lot about playing, that's what fascinates me the most.

A passion is never extinguished.

12. Barça is my home and it couldn't be better than there.

Grateful to the club that opened its arms to him.

13. It is what I have lived since I was a child, which was always winning and winning, and you have that competitiveness gene, even though it is expressed in different ways.

Competition, not only between rivals but also between colleagues themselves, is the order of the day.

14. Perfection does not exist.

We can all be our best version, but we will continue to make mistakes.

15. If you win without sacrifice you enjoy it but it is more satisfying when you have fought.

Winning is enjoyable either way, but when you risk it all, it tastes different.

16. Soccer is not a science. We play like this because it suits us.

Each team has its strategy depending on what is best for them.

17. There are times when your mind is very vulnerable. You feel a lot of doubts.

It's normal to feel insecure from time to time, but it's important not to get stuck in that feeling.

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18. I don't consider myself a star.

He never clung to his fame to believe himself more than others.

19. I don't play to win Ballon d'Ors, I play to be happy.

Yes, the triumphs are important, but it is more important to enjoy what you do.

20. At 12 years old it is not easy to separate from your family, but it has been worth it.

All soccer players have to give up something to be on the field.

21. I like to watch soccer, no matter what teams or players are on the field.

Soccer is a sport that should unite us, regardless of our preferences.

22. I have always tried to show myself as I am. It is true that when you have more experience the vision of others towards you changes a bit.

Everyone has a formed opinion of you that can change with your performance.

23. I have squeezed myself, I have left myself and I think the time has come.

It feels good to know that it was all worth it.

24. Long live Barça, long live Catalonia and long live Fuentealbilla!

His greatest happiness will always be to have been part of Barcelona.

25. I have the feeling that people respect me and that there is affection for me. That makes me happy.

The importance of having positive people around you is that they infect you with their joy.

26. Some people like you and some people don't. In the end, you just have to be yourself.

Do not be afraid to be yourself and turn a deaf ear to those who criticize cruelly.

27. People see footballers as different beings, as if we were untouchable, as if nothing ever happened to us, but we are people.

It is common for us to forget that the big stars are also people who suffer and deserve to have privacy.

28. I would love to return to Barcelona. I would like to help the institution.

A dream that can become a long-term project.

29. Small players learn to be intuitive, to anticipate, to protect the ball.

All newbies learn as they gain experience.

30. There is no rule that says a footballer must be 'this tall' and 'this wide'.

What is essential is to have excellent physical resistance.

31. When our soccer days are over, that's all we are: people.

People who have a different job, but are still ordinary people.

32. You have different kinds of people in life, so why should it be any different in football?

It is, especially within football, where we can find a lot of diversity.

33. Of course we are privileged, but tangibly, we are the same.

Many of those at the top want to be recognized as ordinary people as well, apart from their work.

34. I feel proud and at peace with myself. My only goal was to succeed at this club and I did.

Being at peace with his participation within Barcelona.

35. What I do when I speak in public is try to do my best and try to make everyone feel comfortable with my words. Sometimes getting this is very difficult, but I do the best I can.

The players must even learn to communicate with the press.

36. In the end, the versatility of the team is what is important and knowing when to use one or the other and even different ways of playing in each game. That makes us stronger.

A team is strong, to the extent of the adaptability of its players.

37. I have given everything to the club and I would never feel happy if I feel that I am not giving it my best.

When we love what we do, we always give our all.

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38. We have all done an amazing job. We don't even realize what we've messed up. We don't know the scope of this. Is incredible.

Proudly speaking of the teamwork of their clubs.

39. In the past, I had my idols, but today I enjoy learning from all the football I watch.

Everyone has something to teach you, there is no such thing as an unimportant lesson.

40. When you need help, you have to look for it: sometimes, it's necessary. People are specialists; that's what they are for You have to use them.

It's always okay to ask for help if you need it and to learn from those who have more experience than you.

41. Becoming something or someone in football costs. In fact, the rare thing is to become someone.

Clarifying a sad truth that fans don't see.

42. I will continue to help the team succeed.

We can help in thousands of ways, from the limelight to behind the scenes.

43. My father has made a museum with my clippings and photographs.

A father proud of the trajectory of his son.

44. In Brazil we learned that as long as you're not at 100% any opponent beats you.

Never underestimate any rival, because they all have the same goal: to win.

45. The beginnings were not easy, there was talk of a loan, but I always preferred to play ten minutes at Barça than more with another team.

It is common for the beginnings to be difficult, but once you take the course, nothing stops you.

46. I would like you to invite me to the Bombonera, because the atmosphere is spectacular.

La Bombonera is, according to the opinion of fans and experts, one of the best soccer fields in the world.

47. Before, I didn't have the mentality of wanting to be a coach, but now it's something that's on my mind.

Shifting your perspective from player to coach. A very interesting change.

48. 22 years ago I came by car with my family and today they are here with me. He was between eyebrows and eyebrows to succeed. I have achieved it.

Family should be there for you when you start your dreams and to celebrate your achievements.

49. There are no words to describe what it feels like to win a World Cup. It is incredible the way it has been, what it has cost.

Talking about her winning goal that gave Spain victory in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

50. In the playground she always played against much older children and always wanted the ball. Without her, I feel lost.

Never be intimidated by the appearances of others.