<p><strong>Yaya Toure</strong>, one of the most accomplished African midfielders in history, was instrumental in Manchester City’s Premier League resurgence and played a significant role at <strong>Barcelona</strong>. Reflecting on his time with the club, Toure named the best teammate he ever had—and despite playing alongside some of soccer’s greatest players, he didn’t choose <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Toure, who was part of a winner star-studded Barcelona squad, admitted that picking the best teammate wasn’t easy, but ultimately, he settled on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andres-iniesta"><strong>Andres</strong> <strong>Iniesta</strong></a>.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>[Lionel] Messi was top, [Andres] Iniesta was top, Xavi was incredible, but I have to say Iniesta,” </strong></em>Toure shared with <em>GOAL</em> when asked to name the best player he played alongside in his 22-year career.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>He had something different,”</strong></em> Toure said of Iniesta. “<em>Playing with him… it was just different. <strong>Watching him, I learned so much about technical skills and how to read the game,”</strong></em> added Toure, who played alongside Iniesta at Barcelona from 2007 to 2010. <em>“He also taught me about covering my back. Before, I only looked forward. It made my transition to England much easier,”</em> he concluded.</p>



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<h2>Toure’s admiration for Messi</h2>



<p>Though Toure chose Iniesta as the best teammate of his career, he didn’t leave Lionel Messi unacknowledged. In a conversation with <em>BBC Sport</em>, Toure expressed his respect for the Argentine star, calling Messi “special” and “different.”</p>


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<p><em>“He’s a quiet character, always focused on his football,” </em>Toure said about the Messi he knew during their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> days. That was the unstoppable Messi who burst onto the scene, won his first Champions League titles, and collected Ballon d’Or awards.“<em><strong>He’s the perfect teammate, and playing with him was a pleasure,”</strong></em> Toure concluded about Messi. </p>



<h2>Toure’s achievements alongside Messi</h2>



<p>Together, the duo lifted multiple trophies, including two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, a Spanish Super Cup, the <strong>Champions League</strong>, the <strong>UEFA Super Cup</strong>, and a <strong>Club World Cup</strong>. In 2010, Toure left Barcelona following a clash with <strong>Pep Guardiola </strong>and went on to join <strong>Manchester City</strong>, where he continued his winning ways.</p>


        

        

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<p>At 40 years old, after an illustrious 22-year professional career, <strong>Andres Iniesta </strong>officially announced his retirement through a touching video on social media. Following the announcement, his longtime <strong>Barcelona </strong>teammate, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong>, took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute.</p>



<p>Just hours after Iniesta’s announcement, Messi posted a photo of the two during their time at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a>, accompanied by a moving caption: “<em><strong>One of the most magical teammates and one I enjoyed playing with the most. @andresiniesta8, the ball will miss you, and so will we! Wishing you the best always, you’re a phenomenon.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Messi and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andres-iniesta">Iniesta</a> played together in <strong>482 matches for Barcelona</strong>, during which Messi netted 412 goals, provided 150 assists, and helped lead the club to an incredible <strong>32 official titles.</strong></p>



<p>Their legendary partnership reached its height during the Champions League finals in <strong>2009</strong>, <strong>2011</strong>, and <strong>2015</strong>, where they helped solidify Barcelona’s dominance on the European stage. Iniesta, who has always held Messi in the highest regard, has consistently <strong>stated that Messi is the greatest of all time (GOAT).</strong></p>



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<h2>Iniesta picks Messi as the best player in history</h2>



<p>In a 2022 interview with <em>TyC Sports</em>, Iniesta made it clear that when it comes to the greatest player in history, there’s no contest—<strong>it’s Lionel Messi</strong>. The Barcelona legend didn’t hesitate to praise Messi as the most talented and decisive player he’s ever shared the field with. </p>


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<p>Together, the duo won four Champions League titles and eight La Liga trophies, forming a key part of what many consider the best club team ever, under Pep Guardiola.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>Messi is the best, for me. Whether we talk about the Messi of the past or today, he’s different from everyone else, and he’s the best of all time</strong></em>,” Iniesta stated, confidently backing the Argentine star.</p>



<p>Both Iniesta and Messi rose through the ranks of Barcelona’s famed <em>La Masía </em>academy, making their senior team breakthrough in the late 2000s. Under Guardiola, they formed the core of one of the most dominant sides in soccer history.</p>


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<p>“<em><strong>I have no doubt he’s the number one in history,</strong></em>” Iniesta continued. <em><strong>“I’ve never seen anyone do what he does or have the same impact on a team. He made us better, and when you have Messi, you have the key to winning titles.”</strong></em></p>


        

        

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andres-iniesta">Andrés Iniesta</a></strong> is a thinking man’s soccer player. The now 40-year-old midfield brain was the engine behind Barcelona’s biggest successes in the 2010s. Iniesta played from 2002 to 2018 with <strong>Barcelona</strong>, winning a historic 29 championships with the Catalan club. </p>



<p>Iniesta also scored <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spain</a>’s game-winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, giving La Furia their first-ever World Cup. To say Andrés Iniesta has not defined Spanish soccer is an understatement.</p>



<p>Often overlooked due to the flash of playing alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suárez, or Ronaldinho, it was Iniesta’s through passes and intelligence in pacing himself on the field that proved pivotal to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a>.</p>



<h2>Andrés Iniesta to Retire in October 2024<br></h2>



<p>After his Barcelona days, Andrés Iniesta went on to play in the Japanese J-League with Vissel Kobe, spending six seasons at the club and winning three championships. His last stop was with Emirates Club in the UAE.</p>



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<p>According to a Revelo report, Iniesta will announce his retirement on October 8th, the eighth being significant as it has been his kit number since the start of his illustrious career.</p>


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<p>Andrés Iniesta was renowned for his exceptional playing style, characterized by a unique blend of technical brilliance, agility, and vision. His ability to maneuver in tight spaces, combined with his impeccable ball control, allowed him to weave through defenders effortlessly. Iniesta excelled at reading the game, often dictating the tempo and flow of play with his precise passing and intelligent movement.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andres-iniesta">Andres Iniesta’s</a> </strong>career is defined by elite goals, countless titles, and sharing the pitch with some of the most remarkable players the sport has ever seen. The Spanish maestro has never shied away from stating who, in his opinion, is the best soccer player of all time. Whether it was playing alongside legends like Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Xavi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, or Neymar, Iniesta’s answer has always been clear.</p>



<p>In a 2022 interview with <em>TyC Sports</em>, when asked about the greatest of all time, the Barcelona icon did not hesitate to name <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> as the most talented and decisive player he’s ever played with</strong>. With Messi, Iniesta won <strong>four Champions League </strong>titles, <strong>eight LaLiga </strong>titles, and helped form what many consider the greatest team of all time under <strong>Pep Guardiola</strong>.</p>



<p><strong><em>“Messi is the best, for me. Whether we talk about the Messi of the past or today, he’s different from everyone else, and he’s the best of all time,”</em></strong> Iniesta said confidently when discussing the Argentine star. Both players, products of Barcelona’s La Masía academy, burst onto the scene together in 2008 under Guardiola.</p>



<p><strong><em>“I have no doubt he’s the number one in history,”</em></strong> Iniesta continued. “<strong><em>I’ve never seen anyone do the things he does or have the impact he has on the team… He made us better, and if you have Messi, you have a key factor in winning titles.”</em></strong></p>



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<h2>Iniesta builds his perfect soccer player</h2>



<p>Iniesta didn’t just stop at naming Messi the best—he also created his ideal player by combining the best traits of his former teammates. <strong><em>“For a left foot, I choose Messi. For the right foot, I’d pick Xavi. Heading? That’s Sergio Ramos. And for physical strength, Cristiano Ronaldo,”</em></strong> Iniesta said during a LaLiga challenge in 2020, where he playfully pieced together his perfect soccer player. With the exception of Ronaldo, Iniesta won titles alongside all these players.</p>


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<h2>Messi and Iniesta’s record-breaking partnership</h2>



<p>Together, Messi and Iniesta played in 482 matches for Barcelona. During that time, Messi scored 412 goals, provided 150 assists, and helped lead the club to 32 official titles. </p>



<p>Their partnership reached its peak in Champions League finals in 2009, 2011, and 2015, cementing their place as one of the greatest duos in soccer history. <strong>Iniesta has never hidden his belief that Messi is the greatest of all time (GOAT) in every sense.</strong></p>






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<p>Great players age like a fine wine and that is exactly what has happened to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andres-iniestra" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrés Iniesta</a></strong>. The former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> legend is still going at it with the possibility of playing in one of the most passionate soccer countries in the world.</p>



<p>After spending six seasons in the Japanese J-League with Vissel Kobe, where the Spanish number 10 won two titles and played 133 games, scored 26 goals and had 25 assists, Iniesta is weighing his options.</p>


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<p>According to Marca in Spain and Ole in Argentina, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/No-Ronaldinho-Neymar-Luis-Suarez-Dani-Alves-ChatGPT-singles-out-best-Barcelona-XI-of-all-time-20230505-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrés Iniesta</a> has an offer and is interested in going to Argentinos Juniors of the Argentine league.</strong></p>



<h2>Andrés Iniesta to Argentinos Juniors?</h2>



<p>The famed Buenos Aires club has been home to greats such as Diego Maradona, Juan Roman Riquelme, and Fernando Redondo is currently coached by former Barcelona teammate Gabriel Milito.</p>



<p>When asked about the matter the Spanish midfielder stated, <strong><em>“we are in contact”</em></strong>, even head coach Gabriel Milito is reportedly involved in the talks to bring the 39-year-old to the club.</p>


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<p>Argentinos Juniors are 12th in the current league table, but Iniesta would most likely be available after the summer transfer window. Iniesta ended his time with Vissel Kobe by mutual consent in a press conference where Iniesta was brought to tears.</p>


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Andrés Iniesta could continue playing in South America

<p>This might be one of the toughest seasons for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-with-most-uefa-champions-league-titles-of-all-time-20201021-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Barcelona</strong></a> in recent years. Following an early <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/uefa-champions-league-all-time-winners-list-by-year-20210526-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Champions League</strong></a> exit, they’ll play in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/when-was-the-last-time-barcelona-played-in-the-uefa-europa-league-20211208-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Europa League</strong></a> for the first time in more than a decade and look practically out of the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/la-liga-all-time-winners-20210520-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LaLiga</strong> title race</a>.</p>
<p>However, things started to change under <strong>Xavi Hernandez</strong>. The team is starting to build an identity again and, <strong>despite the club’s financial crisis</strong>, the Catalans have pulled off some <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-xavi-would-let-3-players-leave-after-ferran-adama-and-aubameyangs-arrivals-20220210-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interesting signings</a>.</p>
<p><strong>But familiar faces have also made their way back</strong> to Camp Nou. Besides Xavi, veteran right-back <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-idol-begs-lionel-messi-to-return-amid-chaotic-club-situation-20220119-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Dani Alves</strong></a> returned to the club aiming to help in these particular circumstances. And it looks like a bigger reunion could be on the cards as Barca legend <strong>Andres Iniesta suggested he would like to be back</strong>.</p>
<h2>Andres Iniesta admits he would like to return to Barcelona</h2>
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<p><em>“<strong>I would love to return to Barcelona</strong>,” </em>Iniesta told journalist <strong>Gerard Romero</strong> on Twitch. <em>“I<strong> would like to help the institution</strong>. There are many variables involved and <strong>it is difficult to know what will happen in the future</strong></em>.”</p>
<p>Iniesta, 37, has left Barca in 2018 to join Japanese outfit <strong>Vissel Kobe</strong>. At 37, the midfielder knows that his playing days are coming to an end<strong>but heis not ready to call it a career yet</strong>. So he won’t rule out a return to Camp Nou.</p>
<p><em>“Barça is my home and I couldn’t be better than there. <strong>Today I like to think a lot about playing. That’s what fascinates me the most today. Time is running against me as they say, but I do not know where I see myself when I retire.”</strong></em></p>
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<h2>Andres Iniesta says he also considers becoming a coach or sporting director</h2>
<p>However, Iniesta also thinks about life after retirement sometimes<em>. “<strong>Many times it crosses my mind that I would like to get the title of coach or prepare to be a sportingdirector. I would like to be linked to football, yes</strong>.”</em></p>
<p>Things haven’t gone well for Barca since he left and it looked like they hit rock bottom over the last two seasons, which is why <strong>he wishes to see the clubget back on track</strong>.<em>“I want the same thing that all Barcelona fans want: for the team to do well, to come back and win points. And to achieve whatever is possible. <strong>Everything needs time. Everything</strong>.”</em></p>
<p>It remains to be seen whether <strong>Joan Laporta</strong> and Xavi will do something about this after Iniesta’s comments. Laporta <strong>had previously left the door open</strong> for a potential return of Iniesta and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-psg-salary-how-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20210813-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Lionel Messi</strong></a> in the future, claiming that”age is just a number.”</p>
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<p><strong>What do <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/cristiano-ronaldo-t2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/lionel-messi-t13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Messi</a>, Neymar, and Bale have in common</strong>? They are great soccer players but also the highest earners in the world’s game. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-and-ronaldo-are-not-part-of-it-the-most-expensive-starting-xi-on-the-market-20210917-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soccer is only as good as their players</a> and these players are the world’s best.</p>
<p><strong>Forbes recently put out an article highlighting the top earners in 2021 in world soccer</strong>, and it should surprise no one that 9 of the 10 players play in the top leagues in the world and the top clubs such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/psg-t16721" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PSG</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/real-madrid-t23" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/manchester-united-t10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Here is the Forbes list of the highest paid soccer players in 2021,</strong> find out who made the cut and whose bank account will be exploding come December!</p>
<h2>10. Eden Hazard</h2>
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<p>Real Madrid star <strong>Eden Hazard </strong>comes in at number 10, with total earnings of $29 million per season. His wages are comprised of his salary and sponsorship deals with McDonald’s and endorsements with Nike and Nissan.</p>
<h2>9. Gareth Bale</h2>
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<p>The Real Madrid winger is back after a season with Spurs, in total Bale has won 13 titles with Real Madrid. <strong>Bale’s total earnings are $32 million</strong>, $6 million which come from endorsements such as TaylorMade since 2020.</p>
<h2>8. Paul Pogba</h2>
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<p>The Manchester United and France World Cup winner <strong>Paul Pogba</strong> is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Pogba has total earnings of $34 million, in which he signed an endorsement deal with Adidas.</p>
<h2>7. Andrés Iniesta</h2>
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<p>Still a top earner 37-year-old Spanish legend <strong>Andrés Iniesta</strong> who currently plays in Japan is at $35 million this year, $4 million of which come from endorsements and the rest salary. He signed a contract extension with Vissel Kobe.</p>
<h2>6. Robert Lewandowski</h2>
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<p>Goal scoring machine <strong>Robert Lewandowski</strong> is one of soccer’s most feared forwards, and he should be the Bayern Munich target man has scored over 200 club goals. Lewandowski makes $35 million a year, $8 million which come from endorsements with Nike, Huawei and Head &amp; Shoulders, besides other brands.</p>
<h2>5. Mohamed Salah</h2>
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<p>Liverpool’s Egyptian forward <strong>Mohamed Salah</strong> is the team’s main target man and earns an estimated $41 million. One of the Premier League’s biggest stars millions of fans from the Muslim world tune in week in and week out to watch Salah play.</p>
<h2>4. Kylian Mbappé</h2>
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<p>World Cup winner and Real Madrid target <strong>Kylian Mbappé</strong> comes in at number 4, at $43 million in 2021, $28 million comes from his PSG salary and the rest from endorsements such as EA Sports, who will have him on the cover of this years and next year’s game. Look for his salary to increase tenfold when Mbappé becomes a free agent in the summer.</p>
<h2>3. Neymar</h2>
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<p>PSG’s <strong>Neymar</strong> earns $95 million of which $75 million is salary and $20 million in endorsements. Ney likes to get himself out there, he signed a deal with Puma, social media platform Triller, and is not shy about being in movies.</p>
<h2>2. Lionel Messi</h2>
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<p>The great Argentine soccer player<strong> Lionel Messi </strong>continues to be at the top of his game on and off the field. His PSG salary is $75 million and his endorsements for the year will reach $35 million for a total of $110 million in 2021. Messi has endorsements of every kind and as long as he continues to put the ball into the back of the net look for those endorsements to increase.</p>
<h2>1.Cristiano Ronaldo</h2>
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<p>No soccer player has the ability to showcase himself as a product better than <strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong>. CR7 is everywhere and earns $55 million in endorsements plus another $70 million in salary. Ronaldo is the highest paid soccer player in the world at $125 million and has earned well over 1 billion in his career. </p>
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