Overview
- Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets have confirmed they will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season.
- Messi said it is "tough" to see the longtime teammates step away, speaking in an interview for Apple TV's MLS Season Pass.
- Alba explained to Diario Sport that shifting personal feelings after his May contract extension led to his decision, and he plans a day-to-day role at L'Hospitalet rather than coaching.
- Alba missed Wednesday's group training but was described by a reporter as taking a rest day and is expected to be available for Saturday's match at Nashville.
- Inter Miami lead their Best-of-Three series after a 3-1 win in the opener, and if Alba cannot play, Noah Allen has been the primary fill-in at left back this season.