Spanish veterans Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets closed their careers in memorable fashion: with Inter Miami CF crowned champions of the 2025 MLS Cup after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1. Both players had already announced that this would be their final year at the top level, and winning the most important tournament of the season in the United States serves as the perfect ending to trophy-filled careers.
The presence of legends like them, alongside Lionel Messi, transformed Inter Miami into a powerhouse in MLS in just a few years, adding historic titles and revitalizing the enthusiasm of its fans.
Why does this retirement mark the end of an era for Inter Miami?
Because Alba and Busquets not only contributed experience and talent, but also symbolized a link to a golden era in European football. Their departure forces the club to reinvent itself, rely on new leaders, and define a new path without two of its foundational pillars.
