Why is former Spanish midfielder Enrique no longer at Barcelona? Where did his unique goal celebration come from?

On May 18, 2004, 34-year-old Enrique, a former midfielder for Barcelona and Real Madrid, announced his retirement from professional football. He is one of the most respected players in Spain.

"I feel that I am no longer fit to continue playing hard," Enrique said in a statement on his personal website. "This season I should be watching the games in the audience." Enrique's first trip on behalf of Spain was in 1991. At that time he was still playing for his hometown team Sporting Gijon.

He joined Real Madrid before the start of the 1991-92 season and won the championship in the Barcelona Olympics the following year. Then he moved to Barcelona in 1996.

At the New Camp Stadium, Enrique became a popular attacking midfielder, known for his comprehensive skills and high fighting spirit. In his first two seasons with Barcelona, ??he made 69 appearances and scored 35 goals.

He represented Spain 62 times. He has not represented the national team since the 2002 World Cup.

Many years later, when Enrique's temperament gradually calmed down and he sat in front of the fireplace with his family to enjoy family happiness, he must not forget that he wore a blue and red jersey for Barcelona at the Nou Camp. The final scene of the fight.

Although he did not score a goal and did not even play the full game, the ending of the Asturian career, known as the "Fighter", was still almost perfect. Every time he touches the ball, he will be cheered loudly by the fans, and countless placards are a concentrated expression of the deep friendship: "Thank you, Luis, we will always love you!", "Looking forward to your return, 110 anti-Real Madrid fighters" !”, “No. 21, Barcelona’s most selfless number, we wish you the best!”

May is a sad month. Baggio bids farewell. The 34-year-old Enrique participated in the game on behalf of Barcelona. After 300 games, he will soon be out of sight of fans. The former spiritual leader of Catalonia and the "Real Madrid traitor" chose to end his 15-year professional football career at the most appropriate time.

On Enrique's honor list, there are three league championships, three King's Cups, and a European Cup Winners' Cup, but he has never won the European Champions Cup. "AS" reported This irony said that this was the retribution he deserved for choosing to defect to Barcelona on the eve of Real Madrid's revival in 1996.

But even as time has passed, Enrique has never regretted it. After scoring at the Bernabeu Stadium, facing the anger of tens of thousands of Real Madrid fans, Enrique raised his jersey and The fans quarreled and bravely showed their loyalty to Barcelona. Their pride and spirit still impressed the Spanish fans.

In 300 games played for Barcelona, ??Enrique scored 109 goals and entered Barcelona's "100-Goal Hall of Fame." At the same time, his personal league appearance record for Sporting Gijon, Real Madrid and Barcelona has reached 400 games, ranking fifth in the entire La Liga rankings.

"World Sports News" said that Barcelona fans have booed superstars like Romario and Stoichkov, but they have never complained about Enrique. "Today is a great day." Enrique's expression was calm and full of joy: "Thank you to your teammates and fans for their support, and thank you to everyone for their care. Not everyone can enjoy such a privilege. I am very lucky. I I can't repay such affection. I just want to say that Camp Nou is my home." During the game, Ronaldo wanted to give Enrique a penalty kick, but he was politely rejected. . Enrique explained after the game: "The victory of the game is the most important. Every player is equal. This is not a friendly match between a bachelor team and a married team. It should reflect the seriousness of the game."

This is Enrique, as Rijkaard commented after the game: "He is fighting every minute on the court. He is a great champion and a model of professional players."

After retiring, he once worked at Barcelona Club. Now he is idle at home and plans to become a professional marathon runner. Personally, I think there is something special about his goal celebration.