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Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement After 20-Year Football Career

Sergio Busquets, one of the most decorated and intelligent midfielders in football history, has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season. Currently playing for Inter Miami, the 37-year-old Spanish legend made the announcement via a heartfelt Instagram video on September 26, 2025. Inter Miami’s final regular-season game is set for October 12, 2025, against Atlanta United, followed by a possible playoff run that could culminate in the MLS Cup Final on December 6—marking the final months of Busquets’ playing career.

A Journey That Redefined Midfield Play

From La Masia to Global Glory

Busquets began his career at Barcelona’s La Masia academy and made his first-team debut in 2008. Over 15 years at Camp Nou, he became a central figure in one of football’s greatest dynasties.

  • Total appearances for Barcelona: 722
  • Major trophies: 32, including 9 La Liga, 7 Copa del Rey, and 3 UEFA Champions League titles
  • Known for his tactical intelligence, positional awareness, and unmatched composure under pressure

Spain’s Trusted Lieutenant

  • Busquets was also a mainstay for the Spanish national team, earning 143 caps—the third-highest in Spain’s history.

Major International titles

  • 2010 FIFA World Cup
  • 2012 UEFA Euro Championship
  • Retired from international football in 2022
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