After the outcome of today's game against Russia that saw Spain going down the drains, Iniesta decided to call the whole play off for him.
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Iniesta was left out of the starting line-up for the clash but came off the bench in the second half before scoring from the spot in the shoot-out.
The 34-year-old said an emotional goodbye to Barcelona at the end of last season and has joined Japanese side Vissel Kobe.
Fabregas had suggested his former Barca team-mate should have been on from the start and; he will now hang up his international boot.
This suggestion was made a reality as the words became prophetic after Iniesta declared he was leaving international football.