The big names associated with top clubs in Europe,are not going to be there next season.
Gianluigi Buffon,the legendary goalkeeper of Italy and Juventus,retired last week.It was an emotional last game,against Chievo Verona in Serie A.He was substituted in the 61st min,and was crying when he left the pitch.Every single Juve player came to him and hugged him.The fans gave him a standing ovation.He had already retired from International duties as Italy failed to progress through to the 2018 World Cup at Russia.The legendary goalkeeper is aWorld Cup winner back in 2006,and many trophies for the current Italian Champions,Juventus.
Andreas Iniesta,the name synonymous with Spanish giants Barcelona,has also bid farewell from him home club,where he spent 22 years.Iniesta was a product of the Catalan clubs’ Academy,La Masia,where he was surrounded bg great talent.Xavi,Messi and many more great players where brought up along with him.They created the golden age Barca has today.He received a hero’s welcome at Camp Nou,and was the star of the Night.A fitting farewell for one of the best midfielder in modern era.He has a world cup with spain in 2010,scored the winner against Netherlands in the fianl.Countless trophies for Barca needs no explanation.He may play for Japanese club,Kobe,as reports say.
Fernando Torres left Atletico Madrid,the same night as Iniesta left Barca.el Nino,as he was called,was brought upAtleti,when he joined the club in 2001.He left the club for Liverpool and then Chelasea ,and came back to his home club.He was part of the Europa Cup winning squad this season.