Inter Miami have paid an emotional tribute to Spanish legend Sergio Busquets, who has announced his retirement from professional football. The 36-year-old midfielder, regarded as one of the finest defensive midfielders of his generation, brought the curtain down on a glittering career spanning nearly two decades.
Busquets, who joined Inter Miami in 2023 to reunite with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, was honored in a heartfelt ceremony following his final match. His family joined him on the pitch as the club presented a giant jersey emblazoned with the message “Gracias Sergio”, recognizing his immense contribution to the game.
Throughout his career, Busquets’ calmness on the ball, tactical intelligence, and positional excellence made him a star of both FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
His trophy cabinet is one of the most decorated in modern football. 9 La Liga titles, 3 UEFA Champions League crowns, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, 7 Supercopa de España wins, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, and 3 UEFA Super Cups with Barcelona.
On the international stage, Busquets was an integral part of Spain’s golden generation, helping La Roja lift the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 UEFA European Championship.
