The Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta announced about the end of his career in the national team. At the age of 34, the midfielder's career in the Spanish national team ended tragically - "La Roja" was eliminated by the Russian national team in the World Cup quarterfinals. The hosts sensationally defeated the Spanish team after an 11-meter penalty shootout. A. Iniesta did not start the match - he appeared as a substitute, but was unable to save his team. "These were my last matches with Spain," - immediately after the match with tears in his eyes, A. Iniesta announced. "An incredible stage has ended. Sometimes farewell is not what I dreamt of." A. Iniesta will forever remain in the hearts of Spanish football fans - his goal in the 2010 World Cup final determined the historic victory of the national team. In total, the footballer played 131 matches in the national team and scored 13 goals.
