Dani Jarque Expression: Andres Iniesta Dedicates World Cup Goal Killed Teammate

Andres Iniesta will always be remembered for the goal that gave Spain their first world championship title. And when he scored, Iniesta remembered former teammate Daniel Jarque.

A few minutes after his extra time goal gave Spain a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday in the final, took off his blue jersey Iniesta Spain reveal a white shirt with the inscription, "Dani Jarque: Siempre Nosotros against" - "Dani Jarque: Always with us."

Jarque collapsed and died at the age of 26 years of preseason tour of Italy last year, after one month was named captain of the Hispaniola.Iniesta and Jarque were teammates in Spain under-17, under-19 to 20 years and under 21 teams.

"I wanted to Dani with me," said Iniesta after taking the man of the match award. "We would like to pay tribute to him, and we thought that the best opportunity to do so."

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Dani Jarque Hats Tribute To World Cup Win For Spain And The Players

Andres Iniesta could awaited entire World Cup, to pay tribute to his friend and teammate Dani Jarque, who died of heart attack in August last year. On Sunday, the tribute came in a way that would allow millions of fans to understand.

Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup with just over 3 minutes to shoot a penalty. Objectives of Spain sent their first World Championship win everything, but it was what happened after the goal, which touched many.

Iniesta immediately ripped T-shirt to reveal the bottom with the inscription: "Dani Jarque Siempre nostros Con". An English translation of the phrase "Dani Jarque always with us." Iniesta had received a yellow card by removing the vest, but the card seemed trivial compared with the tribute that Iniesta has just taken off.

The purpose and a tribute not only touching Spanish fans, but for the players. Millions of dollars are expected to be bet on the World Cup final, and it was the Spaniards, who were favorites. The number was not high enough to ward off a bet who believed Spain was the better team.

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