Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets announced his international retirement on Friday, after appearing with La Roja at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he was the last survivor of his 2010 crown. “I would like to announce that after almost 15 years and 143 games, the time has come to say goodbye to the selection” Spanish, the 34-year-old Barcelona player wrote on social media. “It has been an honor to represent my country and take it to the highest level, to be world and European champion, to be captain and to play many games, with more or less success, but always giving everything and bringing my side so that everything goes well. better”He added.
Busquets recalled that he had always tried to go all out “that everyone feels how important it is to help everyone and fight for the same goal, with unique, unforgettable and historic experiences”. The iconic Barça midfielder leaves the squad as the third most capped player in history, behind defender Sergio Ramos (180 caps) and goalkeeper Iker Casillas (167). Busquets was the last representative of the team that won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and was also part of the Spanish selection that won Euro-2012. He then played his last match for La Roja on 6 December, in the round of 16 loss against Morocco (0-0, 3 tabs to 0), during which he missed a shot on goal.
