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Jordi Alba Announces Retirement After Successful MLS Season

10/7/2025

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Jordi Alba will retire at the end of Inter Miami's MLS season, despite a contract through 2027.
He thanked FC Barcelona, calling it "the club of my life".
Alba amassed five La Liga titles, a Champions League, 93 Spain caps, and Euro 2012.
With Inter Miami, he helped win 2023 Leagues Cup and 2024 Supporters' Shield; Busquets retires this season.

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Jordi Alba will retire at the end of Inter Miami's MLS season, despite a contract through 2027.
He thanked FC Barcelona, calling it "the club of my life".
Alba amassed five La Liga titles, a Champions League, 93 Spain caps, and Euro 2012.
With Inter Miami, he helped win 2023 Leagues Cup and 2024 Supporters' Shield; Busquets retires this season.