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Iniesta in blackface photo backlash on social media

A photo of Andres Iniesta posing with two people in blackface has sparked controversy on social media with the former Barcelona midfielder caught right in the middle.

Taken as part of celebrations for Three Kings Day in Spain, the image posted to Iniesta's social media channels clearly shows two people in blackface as they attempted to dress up as a king that is traditionally black.

It's not the first time a footballer has been caught up in a blackface scandal with Antoine Griezmann forced to apology for a similiar incident in December 2017.

"I admit it's awkward from me," the Atletico Madrid and France forward wrote.