Iniesta bids emotional farewell after rare start for Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta played his last match for Vissel Kobe in a 1-1 draw against Consadole Sapporo after joining the club in 2018.
Iniesta has had limited playing time this season, appearing in only 18 games for 94 total minutes.
A crowd of 30,000 fans gave Iniesta an emotional send-off with a tifo display and standing ovation to express their gratitude for his time with the club.
Iniesta thanked fans for their love and respect but noted the difficulty of not being selected to play more often.
Iniesta helped Kobe win the Emperor's Cup in 2019 but was unable to lift the club to become Asia's top team amid injuries and limited playing time.