Former Barcelona legend and 2010 World Cup winner Andres Iniesta has expressed his excitement about taking over the reins of a new cycling team. The announcement comes after Israel-Premier Tech, the team that had secured funding from Stoneweg, a Swiss investment firm, was taken over by Iniesta's company Never Say Never.
Iniesta, 41, co-owns the NSN Cycling team alongside businessman Joel Borras and has high hopes for the upcoming season. The team, which has signed Eritrea's Biniam Girmay as one of its top talents, is expected to contest major cycling events including the Tour de France.
The new team is part of a broader expansion by Iniesta's company, Never Say Never, which previously managed sporting events and music festivals. This latest venture marks another milestone for the former football star who has been looking to diversify his business interests since retiring from professional football last year.
As cycling enthusiasts might find it hard to grasp the financial intricacies of competing at this level, Iniesta's new venture aims to provide a platform for growth and unity among team members. With an ambitious goal of enjoying the journey as much as they compete, NSN will look to make its mark on the world of professional cycling.
The team also boasts five British riders including one-day specialists Stevie Williams, Jake Stewart, and sprinter Ethan Vernon. Iniesta's passion for the sport is undeniable, drawing comparisons to his own love affair with football.
Iniesta, 41, co-owns the NSN Cycling team alongside businessman Joel Borras and has high hopes for the upcoming season. The team, which has signed Eritrea's Biniam Girmay as one of its top talents, is expected to contest major cycling events including the Tour de France.
The new team is part of a broader expansion by Iniesta's company, Never Say Never, which previously managed sporting events and music festivals. This latest venture marks another milestone for the former football star who has been looking to diversify his business interests since retiring from professional football last year.
As cycling enthusiasts might find it hard to grasp the financial intricacies of competing at this level, Iniesta's new venture aims to provide a platform for growth and unity among team members. With an ambitious goal of enjoying the journey as much as they compete, NSN will look to make its mark on the world of professional cycling.
The team also boasts five British riders including one-day specialists Stevie Williams, Jake Stewart, and sprinter Ethan Vernon. Iniesta's passion for the sport is undeniable, drawing comparisons to his own love affair with football.
Andres Iniesta's new bike squad better be on point or he'll be pedaling into trouble 
he's 41 but still going strong! 
the stats for NSN Cycling team are looking up 
they've secured funding from a Swiss investment firm and signed some top talent like Biniam Girmay 
. their goal is to provide a platform for growth and unity among team members, kinda like how his former football team Barcelona focused on teamwork 
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did you know that cycling events like the Tour de France have some crazy stats? 
did you know that Biniam Girmay has already won 5 stage races in Africa 
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Iniesta's new venture Never Say Never is expanding into music festivals and sporting events, so they must be raking it in 
. I'm hyped to see how the team will do this season 
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I mean, he's a total legend on and off the pitch. It's cool that he's taking over a new team, especially one that's got some big-name riders like Biniam Girmay. The fact that his company Never Say Never is handling everything from here might be a bit concerning for cycling purists... I mean, are they sure they can handle all the technical stuff? Still, Iniesta's passion for the sport is infectious, and I'm hoping he brings some of that football magic to the peloton. The fact that they're focusing on growth and unity among team members sounds like a great way to approach it... 
And five British riders? That's some solid talent! 
I'm hyped to see how this team will perform, especially with Iniesta at the helm. Who knows, maybe we'll see him take on the Tour de France and show us what he's made of 
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! It's amazing that he's found a new way to stay active and be part of something bigger than himself. I mean, the man won the World Cup in 2010 and now he's leading his own team? That's some serious dedication 
. It's inspiring to see him take on this new challenge and I'm excited to see how NSN Cycling does in the upcoming season 
. I'm rooting for NSN Cycling all the way!
. I think it's really cool that he's not just focusing on winning, but also on creating a positive team culture - like his football days with Barcelona 
. One thing I'd love to see is more transparency from the team about their finances and operations - as a fan, it's always good to know what's going on behind the scenes 
. But overall, this is a great move by Iniesta and his crew!
. And nice to see he's supporting up-and-coming riders like Biniam Girmay – the future of cycling is bright! 
Now we got Andres Iniesta starting a new team, and it's like, yeah, he's still passionate about cycling, but is it just a side thing now that he's not playing football anymore? 
I'm not saying he can't do it, but the Tour de France is so intense... back in my day, we had Greg LeMond and Bernard Hinault dominating those stages, you know? 
. It's amazing how passionate he is about cycling now, just like he was with football. I can only imagine how much joy and dedication he'll bring to this new venture 
I'm sending all my best vibes to Andres and the team for an epic season ahead 
. I mean, he was amazing on the pitch but can he really compete with the best of them in cycling? I'm not saying it's impossible, but it's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out 
. And what's up with the team's name Never Say Never? Sounds kinda like something a young adult trying to fit in would say 
. Still, if Iniesta is passionate about it and can bring some of that football magic to the track, I'll be rooting for him 
️ i just hope they can make some magic happen at the tour de france. Iniesta's passion for cycling is infectious, can't wait to see what this team achieves