FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Ending your career by lifting a trophy is something most players could merely dream about.
For Inter Miami CF stars Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets , who announced their retirement before the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, that dream was realized on Saturday afternoon.
The Herons bested Vancouver Whitecaps FC , 3-1 , in MLS Cup 2025 presented by Audi in front of a raucous Chase Stadium crowd. The win sends two of the sport’s greatest off on the highest note possible.
“They could’ve easily continued because they’re playing at an incredible level,” head coach Javier Mascherano told Apple TV post-match. “But they were well thought-out decisions, and what better way to go out than like this?
“Their careers deserved nothing less than to go out as champions. I t

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