Inter Miami witnessed the end of an era yesterday as Spanish icons Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets officially retired after lifting the 2025 MLS Cup — a poetic finale for two of football’s most decorated veterans. The duo, who reunited in Miami after glittering careers at FC Barcelona, ended their final match with a trophy in hand and a standing ovation from teammates and fans alike.

Both players had announced earlier in the year that this season would be their last, and the MLS Cup final delivered a fitting curtain call. Busquets controlled the midfield one last time with his trademark composure, while Alba’s trademark surges down the left reminded spectators of the brilliance that defined his prime. After the final whistle, the pair embraced Lionel Messi as chants filled the stadium, marking a goodbye steeped in emotion and legacy.

Their retirement closes a remarkable chapter spanning over a decade of dominance in Europe and a memorable final act in the United States — a farewell worthy of two players who shaped modern football with elegance, intelligence, and unwavering professionalism.

Inter Miami witnessed the end of an era yesterday as Spanish icons Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets officially retired after lifting the 2025 MLS Cup — a poetic finale for two of football’s most decorated veterans. The duo, who reunited in Miami after glittering careers at FC Barcelona, ended their final match with a trophy in hand and a standing ovation from teammates and fans alike.

Both players had announced earlier in the year that this season would be their last, and the MLS Cup final delivered a fitting curtain call. Busquets controlled the midfield one last time with his trademark composure, while Alba’s trademark surges down the left reminded spectators of the brilliance that defined his prime. After the final whistle, the pair embraced Lionel Messi as chants filled the stadium, marking a goodbye steeped in emotion and legacy.

Their retirement closes a remarkable chapter spanning over a decade of dominance in Europe and a memorable final act in the United States — a farewell worthy of two players who shaped modern football with elegance, intelligence, and unwavering professionalism.