Barcelona and Spain legend Sergio Busquets confirms retirement
One of Spain’s greatest footballers has announced his retirement
- Sergio Busquets, the iconic former Spain and Barcelona midfielder, is set to retire from professional football at the conclusion of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season with Inter Miami.
- Busquets spent 18 years at Barcelona, making over 700 appearances and securing nine La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies.
- He earned 143 caps for Spain, playing a pivotal role in their 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship victories.
- After joining Inter Miami in 2023, he reunited with Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez, winning the Leagues Cup and Supporters' Shield.
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, Busquets redefined play in the middle third and was central to Spain's successful era.