Pulling the strings! Spain and Barcelona star Iniesta gets remodelled in viral

Andres Iniesta was the star of the show this summer as he helped Spain to a second successive European Championship crown.
The Barcelona midfielder was at the fulcrum of everything good in his country's play, picking the lock of defences and ensuring that, even without a striker, no-one could prevent arguably the planet's greatest ever side from making history.
And now, befitting his style of play, a new viral campaign has Iniesta starring as a puppet master on the pitch.
Scroll down for the video of Andres Iniesta as the puppet master

Pulling the strings: Andres Iniesta has been remodelled as a tiny puppet

Ahead of the new campaign, which celebrate the launch of the Nike CTR360 Maestri III boot, Iniesta revealed all about his hopes for the season at club level, his own personal goals, and quite what he made of seeing himself in doll-like form.
How does it feel to be back in training with a full season of football ahead of you?
Like every season, I'm really excited and determined to do well again.
What is your ultimate goal for the season with Barcelona?
Once again we´ll be competing for everything and I look forward to playing to my ability, staying fit, training well and being competitive. 
I always try to be healthy, to enjoy my football, to enjoy training and playing – and remaining injury-free and above all to improve as a footballer year on year.
You are known as a midfield maestro. Growing up as a young footballer could you see this type of role for yourself, the midfield controller? How do you do it?
Well, central midfield is where I have always liked to play; it's where I feel most involved in the game, where defence begins and attacks start, and as you develop as a player you always try to improve all aspects of your game.

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THE SCIENCE OF THE CTR

The new CTR360 Maestri III is reengineered to deliver enhanced control, traction, support and lightweight comfort. Using next generation Kanga-Lite synthetic material for an assured touch and durability, the new boot also features new All Conditions Control (ACC) technology, providing the same level of control in either dry or wet conditions.
Innovations include a revamped 3D control pad that uses separate strips with fins of varying sizes to hug the arch and maximize contact with the ball, optimizing receiving and passing accuracy.
Iniesta says: 'The CTR 360 III Maestri is the main tool of my trade, it's what makes me feel comfortable on the pitch, secure when I touch the ball, when I want to dribble or make a play. It’s important to feel comfortable in your boots and I do.'

How do you set the tempo of a game, so you can control and dictate what happens around you? How do you stay calm?
Everyone is different, right? A central-midfielder, the player in the middle of the pitch, needs to be alert to everything, alert to moves, and that's the task I carry out.
The new CTR 360 III Maestro boot helps you to receive, control and pass the ball; how does this boot help you to control the game?
Above all I feel very good wearing them, they're comfortable, also when striking the ball, when wrapping my foot around the ball, to be honest I love these boots.
In the new Nike film you are a puppet master, controlling the pitch; what do you think of it?
It's interesting, it´s cool and to be honest when watching the advert I love it.
How does the film mirror your game?
Well, I obviously don't consider myself to be a puppet! But good, yes. You always try to transmit the type of person you are on the pitch and it´s something I like to do. I like the doll.
We are giving you the puppet that is used in the film – where will you keep it? Do you like it?
I'll look after it with affection and keep it in the museum as a souvenir.
What is your advice to young footballers who want to emulate your game?
Well, as a midfielder the only piece of advice I can give is that I try to learn something from each training session, I try to read the game before my opponent because your position when you receive and control the ball is very important.  Above all you have to have confidence in your ability.