#5 Andres Iniesta is a magician
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It won’t all be an overstatement if we call Andres Iniesta the Ernest Hemingway of the footballing world. Just as the English writer invoked emotions within us without sending us to the dictionary, Andres Iniesta’s game is also based on subtleness and the use of simple footballing skills which just leaves us mesmerised time and again.
What can I say about this man that has not already been said before? Thousands of trees have been felled and millions of kilobytes used just for the sole purpose of singing praises for the Spaniard. Friday night was another such example why the Barcelona midfielder will go down in the ethos of footballing history as one of the greatest midfielders ever to have played the game.
The 32-year-old was in the mood once again at Nice as he demonstrated his prowess at the heart of the Spanish engine room. Whether it be a nonchalant turn at the centre circle, or the inch perfect threaded pass to set up the third goal or the time when he decided to make an utter fool of Ozan Tufan on the left wing with his nimble footwork, Iniesta's range of footballing brilliance was on full display at the Allianz Riviera.
Surprisingly, the Spaniard missed out on a spot in UEFA’s list for the first round of fixtures. And just because of his underwhelming demeanour Andres Iniesta might not end up with the Golden ball unless he can lead his Spanish side to victory, but at the moment, he is head and shoulders above any central midfielder playing in the tournament.
And going by the precedent he has set in the opening games, this is one tournament where he might just cement his place at the top of the World’s footballing talents if he has not already.
Just as the English writer invoked emotions withint us without sending us to the dictionary
