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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>United Arab Emirates-based Emirates Football Club announced Wednesday that they have signed Andres Iniesta.<\/p>\n

The 39-year-old Spanish legend will play for the club until the end of the 2023-2024 season.<\/p>\n

Four-time Champions League winner Iniesta is regarded by many as a Barcelona and Spanish football legend.<\/p>\n

The veteran midfielder also bagged nine Spanish La Liga titles with Barca, along with the 2010 FIFA World Cup and two European Championships in 2008 and 2012 with Spain.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. United Arab Emirates-based Emirates Football Club announced Wednesday that they have signed Andres Iniesta. The 39-year-old Spanish legend will play for the club until the end of the 2023-2024 season. Four-time Champions League winner Iniesta is regarded by many as a Barcelona and Spanish football legend. 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