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Busquets to retire from football after MLS season

Inter Miami midfielder, Sergio Busquets, has confirmed that he will hang up his boots at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

The 37-year-old Spanish midfielder shared the news on Thursday via a video posted to his Instagram account, as reported by the Times of India.

“These will be my last months on the pitch. I’m retiring very happy, proud, fulfilled, and above all grateful,” Busquets said in the video. “A heartfelt thank you to everyone and to football for everything. You will always be a part of this beautiful story.”

Busquets, who earned acclaim for his mastery as a defensive midfielder, enjoyed a decorated career at Barcelona, claiming nine La Liga titles and lifting three Champions League trophies with the Catalan giants.

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On the international stage, he was a key figure for Spain, earning 143 caps and helping his country to glory at the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 European Championship.

He retired from international duty after the 2022 World Cup.

In 2023, Busquets made the move to Major League Soccer, signing with Inter Miami and reuniting with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

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