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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
John Muller

As his career ends in MLS, Sergio Busquets’ small decisions remain perfect

Sergio Busquets #5 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against D.C. United at Audi Field on August 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Sergio Busquets will retire after the end of Inter Miami’s season. Photograph: Greg Fiume/Getty Images

Sergio Busquets didn’t expect to last this long. More than a decade ago, he predicted he’d retire by his early 30s. But when he finally announced in September that he’ll hang up his boots at the end of Inter Miami’s season, he did so as a 37-year-old defensive midfielder who still somehow never leaves the pitch for one of the best teams in MLS.

He could be playing his final game this weekend, if Miami lose their conference semi-final against FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

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