The farewell ceremony Andrew Iniestatitled was particularly moving, a day in which Spanish football paid tribute to one of its greatest legends. This Tuesday the America’s Cup Experience welcomed many football personalities, the family and friends of the Fuentealbilla player did not want to miss this special day, although one of the most talked about moments was the cold reunion between the president of the America’s Cup Experience. Barcelona, Jane Laportaand the former Barcelona coach, Xavier Hernández during the farewells to Iniesta.
Iniesta He was undoubtedly the great protagonist of the era, receiving the warmth of those who shared moments of glory with him both in club and national team, but this could not prevent, however, the media attention focusing on the strained relationship between Xavier And Laportanow also extendable to the current culé team. Although they were both present at the event, they avoided any type of interaction. There was no greeting, communication or gesture between the president and the coach, reflecting the coldness that has marked their relationship in recent months.
Xavier Hernándezaccompanied by his partner Nurie Cunilleravisited the event site, where he inevitably attracted some media attention. Since his departure from Barcelonathe relationship between Xavier And Laporta He looked even more deteriorated if possible. In the months preceding his farewell as coach, the Catalan coach had repeatedly highlighted the club’s financial difficulties as one of the factors limiting its ability to form a competitive team, which did not go well welcomed by the president, which ended up condemning him despite the announcement of his continuity a few weeks earlier. Joan Laportafor his part, has not hesitated to emphasize in recent weeks the role of Hansi browsecurrent Barcelona coach, highlighting his ability not to make excuses in difficult circumstances…
The event brought together major football personalities, including former teammates and friends of Iniestawho accompanied him in this moving goodbye. Among them, players from the current first team like Gavi, Ansu Fati, Danny Elm either Araujowith the coach Hansi browse and the sports director, decoration. Everyone wanted to show their respect and gratitude to one of the most emblematic players in the history of the Catalan club and the Spanish team.
What caught the eye was that none of the team’s players were seen either. browse greet Xavier. The tension with the footballers after the statements of some of them, like Pedri Gonzalez, Jules Koundé, Laminate Yamal either Paul Cubarsiamong others, attracted attention, leaving aside the first changes made to the Egarense.
The distance between Laporta And XavierIn any case, it failed to eclipse the tribute paid to a player who transcended rivalries and tensions. Andres Iniestaalways calm and serene, said goodbye to football surrounded by those who saw him shine on the best stages of sport. This day not only marked the end of a stage, but also the beginning of a new chapter in the life of a man whose humility and quality will continue to be references for future generations.
