"Iniesta is inaugurated as the official icon of La Liga!"-Gorgeous members such as Etoo, Go Kitazawa, Nozomi Sawa, Naoto Inti Raymi will also participate-

The event will be the official icon of the former Spanish football team currently active in Japan in the “La Liga Official Icon” where only players who can make a significant contribution to the Spanish football world and embody the values of La Liga have been selected. A presentation held to commemorate the appointment of Andres Iniesta.



Former “La Liga Ambassador”, former FC Barcelona player Samuel Etoo, Japanese football legends Go Kitazawa and Nozomi Sawa, and Naoto Intiraimi who walked the world using football and music as communication tools.


 
In a Spanish block talk session, Eto and "La Liga Ambassador & Legend Project Director" Fernando Sans, together with Iniesta, talked about La Liga football.

Iniesta responded to the question “What is La Liga for you?” “It ’s the best league in the world. All the football players in the world have all the charm they want to play in this league once. I think it ’s a league, ”he said based on his experience playing in La Liga.



Also, regarding the appointment of La Liga official icon this time, “I am very honored. As a player representing La Liga, I would like to contribute as much as I can.”

Later, when asked about Etoo, a former teammate who rushed to Japan, he said, “I can't live without him, both in football and in private. Our friendship is strong and connected everywhere in the world. I was able to ask about the strength of their bond.
  
Mr. Kitazawa and Mr. Sawa appeared in the Japan Block Talk session. A dialogue with Iniesta was realized.



When asked about the impression of Iniesta, Mr. Kitazawa said, “It's not great that the physical is a big win, but it ’s great to get through the game.”

Mr. Sawa said, “The field of vision is so wide that I think my eyes are behind and beside me, and the players around me are able to make use of him. I think that it is fun to play soccer.”

And the charisma of Iniesta is loved by the same soccer players.

At the venue, from July 2 to 7, 2019, the La Liga official Japanese Twitter account, “Iniesta is expressed in Kanji” campaign “Kanji from Japanese fans” Announced “Kanji representing Iniesta”.



Kanji written by the masterful performance by world-famous calligrapher Miou Aoyagi is the two letters “Supreme”.

Iniesta, who heard that this kanji has the meaning of “the most important treasure”, said, “It ’s wonderful. Really wonderful. I feel art in the spectacle.”
 
In the digital block, the final talk session, Naoto Intiraimi, who walked the world with soccer and music as communication tools, took the stage, and two people who are active in different fields of music / entertainment and sports are social media. We exchanged opinions on the importance of.



Mr. Naoto said, “We can attract more people by sending information not only with football but also with music and other entertainment,” he said. .

Iniesta gave a talk session in a friendly atmosphere in response to his gratitude and pleasantly responding to Naoto's two-shot photo.



At the end of the meeting, there were questions and answers from the children. Iniesta answered the question with a smile from the beginning, saying, “I have always enjoyed playing football. I have a dream and enjoy football with confidence,” and sent an ale to the children who will lead the future of the soccer world. I ended the event.
 


The following are media questions and answers.

-Please tell us about your impression of being appointed as "La Liga Official Icon" this time.

Iniesta: I'm honored to be appointed as an icon. In La Liga, I came with confidence as a good player. Currently playing in Japan, I think La Liga can contribute outside of play.
 
-Please tell us about the charms of La Liga and J-League as it is the first anniversary of their debut in Japan.

Iniesta: La Liga is still one of the most famous leagues in the world. On the other hand, I am experiencing new things in Japan.

I'm doing my best with the fans. I would like to raise my football level and make efforts to develop the J League.

 
ー ー Currently, young Japanese players such as Kubo are also challenging La Liga. What is your impression of him?

Iniesta: Kubo and Abe are very capable players. Of course, both of you are young and I think we will absorb a lot. I think La Liga is a place where young people can challenge and grow.

Photo courtesy of LaLiga Icons PR