Andres Iniesta has swapped his crampons for the paddle tennis court. The former Barça master and hero of the 2010 World Cup final recently took his first public steps on a padel court, sparking a wave of enthusiastic reactions.

If figures like Puyol ou Messi are already known for their passion for padel, the presence of Iniesta on a court surprised more than one fan. The moment, shared on its networks, quickly circulated on the web, between nostalgia and curiosity.

The pros were quick to welcome this newcomer. Paquito Navarro gave a wink: "Now yes, we are complete.", while Juan Tello validated the Spanish champion's equipment with humor: “Nice racket, Andrés.”.

With over 43 million followers on Instagram, Iniesta is giving padel a new spotlight. And who knows, maybe we'll soon see him in an amateur tournament or exhibition.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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