Andrés Iniesta was born on 11 May 1984 in Fuentealbilla. A Spanish footballer and later manager, Iniesta was a midfielder who spent most of his career at Barcelona, joining its academy as a boy. A key figure of the side that played in the style associated with Pep Guardiola, he won nine league titles and four Champions League trophies. For Spain he scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final against the Netherlands, and was also a member of the teams that won the European Championship in 2008 and 2012. Known for his vision, close control and modest personality, he later played in Japan for Vissel Kobe.
Before and after
- 24 January 1984Apple introduces the Macintosh
- from 1 February 1984 to 4 August 1988Tankers War
- 23 February 1984Launch of TED
- from 13 April 1984 to 25 November 2003Siachen conflict
- 11 May 1984Birth of Andrés Iniesta
- 14 May 1984Birth of Mark Zuckerberg
- 2 August 1984Birth of JD Vance
- 30 August 1984First flight of Discovery
- 6 September 1984Release of Amadeus
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