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.<\/p>\n
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 \u201cGracias Sergio\u201d, recognizing his immense contribution to the game.<\/p>\n
Throughout his career, Busquets\u2019 calmness on the ball, tactical intelligence, and positional excellence made him a star of both FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.<\/p>\n
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 Espa\u00f1a wins, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, and 3 UEFA Super Cups with Barcelona.<\/p>\n
On the international stage, Busquets was an integral part of Spain\u2019s golden generation, helping La Roja lift the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 UEFA European Championship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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