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Xavi Breaks Down In Tears After Andres Iniesta Gives Moving Farewell Speech

Xavi Breaks Down In Tears After Andres Iniesta Gives Moving Farewell Speech

The departing midfielder received a standing ovation.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Xavi was reduced to tears following Andres Iniesta's moving speech at Barcelona's institutional farewell ceremony.

Iniesta is to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season. He's enjoyed a truly glittering career, winning the lot.

We're talking La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, not to mention four Champions League winner's medal.

Xavi and Iniesta celebrate winning the Champions League. Image: PA
Xavi and Iniesta celebrate winning the Champions League. Image: PA

The 34-year-old is widely expected to venture to the Far East, with lucrative offers from the Chinese Super League and J-League reportedly on the table.

But the Spaniard still has one more run out at the famous Catalan turf before he calls time on his illustrious Barcelona career.

And ahead of his departure, Barcelona held a farewell ceremony for their legendary midfielder.

Past and current 'Blaugrana' stars were present, including former teammate Xavi who broke down in tears during Iniesta's speech.

End of an era.

Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona

Barcelona continue to pay tribute to Iniesta in the form of a classy gesture.

The 2017/18 La Liga champions have flipped his iconic No.8 to form an 'infinity' symbol in a special edition shirt.

Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona
Image: Barcelona

Great touch.

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Topics: Xavi, Football News, Football, Barcelona, Andres Iniesta