India, Sept. 26 -- Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets announced his retirement from professional sports on Thursday via Instagram. He mentioned in the video that the MLS 2025 season with Inter Miami will be his last. This brings an end to football's one of the most understated yet transformative careers.

The Spanish maestro's legacy cannot be measured in goals or glory-seeking plays. The importance of Busquets in football history lies in his unmatched ability to orchestrate the beautiful game from the depth of his own half.

Here is a look at the five biggest highlights of a remarkable career -

From being a La Masia novice to a Champions League starter in his debut season, Pep Guardiola's promotion call for Busquets g...