Spanish football legend Sergio Busquets announced on Friday that he will retire from professional football at the end of the current MLS season. The former Barcelona midfielder, who also earned 143 caps for Spain and won the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championships, made his announcement in a video and a message shared on social media.
“Thanks to all and football for so much. You will always be part of this beautiful story. A heartfelt thank you to everyone, and to football, for everything,” wrote the 37-year-old, who is currently playing alongside his former Barcelona teammate, Leo Messi, at Inter Miami.
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Son of former Barca goalkeeper Carlos Busquets, Sergio made his first-team debut under Pep Guardiola in 2008. Throughout his career, he made 722 appearances for Bar