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Join on Telegram Rabat – Spanish football player and captain of the national team Sergio Busquets announced today his retirement from international football following Spain’s disappointing, early exit from the World Cup.
The Spanish team was eliminated from the tournament earlier this month after Morocco defeated them 3-0 on penalties after a goalless draw in the round of 16.
“I would like to announce that after almost 15 years and 143 games, the time has come to say goodbye to the national team,” said Busquets, who took to Instagram to announce his retirement in a heartwarming message to the people who have supported him every step of the way.
“I would like to thank all the people who have been with me on this long road. From Vicente del Bosque who gave me the opportunity to start, to Luis Enrique for making me enjoy it until the last second,” the Spanish player added.
Busquets also expressed his gratitude to “each and every one” of his teammates who have accompanied him throughout the journey of taking the national team “where it deserved.”
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In addition, he extended his thanks to his fans for “the daily support received, especially when things didn’t go as expected.”
The 34-year-old emphasized that he has been honored to wear La Roja’s colors and lead his country to the “top, be champion of the World and Europe, be Captain and play so many games, with greater or lesser success but always giving it all.”
The official Twitter account of Spain’s national team paid tribute to the Spanish international. “Spain’s national football team says goodbye to Sergio Busquets after winning it all,” they Tweeted.
Busquets is not the only one who has had to say goodbye to Spain’s national team following an underwhelming display at the Qatar World Cup. Last week, Spain’s Royal Football Federation (RFEF) announced the departure of Luis Enrique from his position as the team’s head coach.
