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Busquets’ Farewell, U20 World Cup Kicks Off, and Libertadores Drama: Morning Espresso, 9.26 Sergio Busquets has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025 MLS season, closing the curtain on one of the greatest midfield careers in modern football. On today’s Morning Espresso, we dive into his legacy with Barcelona, Spain, and Inter Miami — and what his final months on the pitch could look like. We also look ahead to the U-20 World Cup kicking off this weekend in Chile, with Atlanta United’s Luke Brennan and Noah Cobb on the U.S. roster. Plus, Copa Libertadores semifinal spots are set after dramatic wins for Flamengo and LDU. Beyond that: Corinthians hit with yet another FIFA penalty, FIFA unveils the 2026 World Cup mascots, Liverpool and Spurs takeover talk, Tanner Tessmann’s rise in Lyon, and a big weekend ahead with the Madrid Derby and legends colliding in Serie A. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/busquets-farewell-u20-world-cup-kicks-off-and-libertadores-drama-morning-espresso-9-26--67909260