There is nothing more mystical than a shaven head. Here are the figures of Buddha or the type of ads Lottery . That bald shared fate. O Iván De la Peña. That bald shared goals. For the Small Buddha was one of those players lit. A visionary of the pass. Ivan de la Pena jumped the lawn was a blessing for the devoted football fan. It was a story too. Especially in the last two seasons with Espanyol. 31 minutes is all he has played this season. The injuries have left him out. First the pitch and now football. This morning the Spaniard midfielder tearfully announced a bitter decision. The end of an unjust, that he knows little.
De la Peña has tired of the pulse of their physical complaints. "My head wanted to go, but my body said enough." He retired with 35 years and proud to have lived the best years in Barcelona. Excited, thanked the support received from Barca and Espanyol. The two biggest clubs in his career. "I did not think I would want both." That said about the love he has given the fans espanyola for 9 years. A love "huge" that initially was not expected, perhaps, for the past with the city rivals.
First began his pilgrimage in a Barca shirt. Johan Cruyff turned up the B when he was a kid. He was 19 years. At that time, and aim high as the guru of that Fifth Mini which filled the public Miniestadi. Nature took its course and De la Peña won the first team presence. Then came Ronaldo. The ideal partner for a pin Pelat What talent. With permission from Raul Tamudo. De la Peña & Ronaldo. A couple who did and do enjoy. The Brazilian still remembers his "pinpoint passes" . That's why he has devoted a few words of recognition through his Twitter .
"The withdrawal of Ivan de la Peña of the pitch is a great loss for football that we love art." So Ronaldo explained farewell of his old companion. Zidane wondered, where the departure of Ronaldo, if Il phenomenon could have been greater still . We speak of a front exceptional, incomparable. But the end of Ivan causes a similar suspicion, could have given more. Muscle problems would not let him shine with the magnitude that forced his football gift. Van Gaal gave him no confidence in the club. There were those who said he was a player for a few minutes. Was not able to compete a whole match the highest level.
With Lotina on the bench parrot those doubts were dispelled. De la Peña moved to Espanyol in the UEFA that came in its own right and that was the prize. The senior team was reminded of it. He was 28 . Luis Aragones called him five times. There was a time that La Roja was chaste and people like De la Pena had no place. Today Red is tiqui-taca, football touch, jogo bonito or whatever you want to call. The type of football that De la Peña has always preached. Most successful Cruyff's Barça and Espanyol Robson and Lotina, Valverde and Pochettino.
De la Peña will be remembered as the crack might have been. A promise was for an international star and was a player of worship for a few. This little flock of the faithful who believe in the "football art" Little Buddha. No wonder. Verle giving the final pass is almost a religious experience . I do not know if Enrique Iglesiahas seen him play but may do so on Saturday. Delapena Buddhists or have the opportunity to pay tribute Cornellá during Espanyol - Sevilla. Ivan will leave the public and better known, with the ball. This morning it has done with words.
It has been thanks to his countrymen Santander, for their coaches for their teams. Even for Lazio and Olympique de Marseille, where he spent quietly. Also for your friends and, of course, Laureano Ruiz. His mentor and so many many others. A key figure unnoticed but for everything he has brought to our football. De la Peña proved to be just remember its discoverer . Equally fair in their countries, millimeter, timely. His end has not been. Football is not just by definition. Does not always win the best plays. Sometimes football is unfair to the teams, with the results. Why would it not be with the players. Why would it not be with De la Peña.
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