Sergio Busquets leaves the Spanish team

Sergio Busquets

, the last 'survivor' in Qatar of the 2010 world champion, leaves the Spanish team.

With 34 years and 143 caps, the Barça midfielder announces

his retirement in a long statement on

"I would like to thank all the people who have accompanied me on this long road. From

who gave me the opportunity to start, to

for making me enjoy every last second. I also thank

,

or

, as well as all his staff", says Busquets.

The player, who also ends his contract with Barça this June, remembers his family, fans and teammates: "With whom I have fought to try to get the team where it deserved, with more or less success but always giving everything and with the greatest of pride".

Although there are still eleven active players from that world champion Spain, it seems difficult for any to be re-fished by the coach

, although they are willing as

.

The last image of Busquets with the national team will unfortunately be his mistake in the third penalty against Morocco, which left us out of the World Cup.

In the video that accompanies his farewell, the midfielder appears in his debut with the national team, raising titles, hugging his children, giving assists and in one of the two goals he has scored with the national team.

"It has been an honor to represent my country and take it to the top, to be the World and European Champion (2012), to be Captain and play so many games, with more or less success but always giving everything and contributing my bit to that everything was the best possible and that everyone felt how important they are, helping everyone and fighting for the same goal, with unique, unforgettable and historic experiences," Busquets concluded his statement.

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