"I feel like it's time to say goodbye to my career as a professional soccer player. It has been almost 20 years of enjoying this incredible story that I always dreamed of. Soccer has gifted me unique experiences in wonderful places, with the best travel companions, Thank you to FC Barcelona, the club of my life. There, I fulfilled the dreams of my childhood of wearing the shirt I loved in hundreds of games."
"I celebrated many tales and lived unique moments at Camp Nou that I'll never forget. Thank you to the Spain National Team. It was an honor to represent it so many times and to enjoy achievements that will always remain in my heart. Thank you to Inter Miami for letting me be part of a new and growing club, where I wanted to live a new experience and contribute my part."
Sergio Busquets announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season via an Instagram video. He reflected on nearly 20 years as a professional, thanking FC Barcelona, the Spain national team, and Inter Miami. Busquets made more than 700 appearances for Barcelona, winning multiple La Liga titles, Champions League trophies, and Copa del Reys. He was part of Spain's 2008 European Championship, 2010 World Cup, and 2012 European Championship triumphs. He joined Inter Miami in 2023 with Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba and helped win the 2023 Leagues Cup and 2024 Supporters' Shield.
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