Andres Iniesta is a privilege to watch.
The man represents everything good about the game, as he compliments having a football brain the likes of which are usually only seen by created players in FIFA who have 99 for every stat rating with a gentlemanly demeanour and conduct that demands respect from everyone who sees him.
On Friday night, Iniesta put on a show against Turkey, but his assist for Spain's third goal was the straw that broke the camel's back for many fans who couldn't resist declaring their love for him on social media.
Magical. To even see that pass was special, to execute it with such style was outrageous.
There was also this...
"See you later!" #Iniesta #ESP #TUR #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/2MYkPQEOhp
— Photos of Football (@photosofootball) June 17, 2016
Understandably, Twitter was briefly turned into a platform to express love for wee Andres.
anyone who thinks wayne rooney gave an impressive display in midfield for england yesterday should be watching andres iniesta tonight
— Ken Early (@kenearlys) June 17, 2016
This is one of those evenings where you just feel privileged having been able to witness Andrés Iniesta in his prime.
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) June 17, 2016
Watching Iniesta play is pure joy. You sit and applaud
— Osman (@OsmanZtheGooner) June 17, 2016
Iniesta is special. Any other sport in the world where an elite player can look like a divorced dad going through a midlife crisis?
— Registability (@registability) June 17, 2016
We need to start thinking where Iniesta ranks amongst the all time greats at his position
— David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) June 17, 2016
Iniesta's name rings around the stadium in Nice. He was key in that third goal. He's key all the time.
— SPORT English (@Sport_EN) June 17, 2016
Savour every moment watching Andres Iniesta. What a genius. #ESP
— Conor Kelly (@ConorPacKelly) June 17, 2016
You get the sense Iniesta could play two games at once and still be a step ahead
— Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) June 17, 2016
Savour every moment watching Andres Iniesta. What a genius. #ESP
— Conor Kelly (@ConorPacKelly) June 17, 2016
Andrés Iniesta's game by numbers vs. #TUR:
94% pass acc.
93 passes
3 chances created
3 take-ons
1 shot
Vintage. pic.twitter.com/XekY7k74n2— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 17, 2016
