Overview

• Busquets told supporters that a part of his heart will remain with the club and voiced hopes to finish in the playoffs and push for the title.
• Lionel Messi recorded three assists, while Jordi Alba and Tadeo Allende each scored twice in the victory over New England.
• The pre-match ceremony included longtime teammates Messi, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, with Busquets joined on the field by his family.
• The midfielder has confirmed he will retire after the current MLS season, having joined Inter Miami in 2023 following a decorated career at Barcelona and with Spain.
• He said he expects to begin working toward his coaching badges in about a year and a half.