Who is Andres Iniesta? and what is the story behind a World Cup winner’s entry into professional cycling team?
Andres Iniesta is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and spent most of his career at La Liga club Barcelona’s youth academy, and then after some time he migrated from his birthplace and made a good name in the football team. He also won the World Cup in their professional game. Iniesta’s connection with cycling goes back to his childhood, when he would sit with his grandfather and watch road races on television. Because of that, his involvement in the sport feels genuine, not like a celebrity endorsement. With next year’s Tour de France set to begin in Barcelona, the city will once again take centre stage, and few figures are as loved there as Iniesta. When riders roll off the start ramp for the opening team time trial, attention won’t just be on the race but also on his bold new chapter after football. The creative agency Never Say Never (NSN) Barcelona turned into the centre of attention today as the NSN Cycling Team was introduced to the world. The team shared its vision and targets for the 2026 season, while football great Andrés Iniesta stepped into the spotlight in his first official role as a co-founder. The moment marked the beginning of an exciting journey, blending football brilliance with cycling ambition and creating real buzz across the sports community. Iniesta said that at an event in Barcelona, “Along with football, I’ve always loved cycling, and it feels amazing to now be part of it from the inside.” Read about this briefly here:
