Busquets silent on Spain's future after 'cruel' World Cup exit
Sergio Busquets says now is not the time to discuss his international future after Spain pulled out of the World Cup in 'the most cruel way' with a loss to Morocco on penalties on goal.
La Roja lost the shootout 3-0 at Education City Stadium after a goalless round of 16 encounter on Tuesday, with the Atlas Lions reaching the last eight for the first time.
Spanish captain Busquets, Pablo Sarabia and Carlos Soler couldn't find the back of the net from 12 yards out, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou performing for Morocco.
To add insult to injury, it was Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi who scored the game-winning kick.
Luis Enrique's side dominated possession but lacked edge, with Sarabia hitting the post just at the end of extra time.
At the age of 34, it's been suggested that Busquets could end his career in Spain, but the Barcelona midfielder won't be rushing into a decision after a superb outing in Doha.
He told La1: "Now the important thing is the team and not me, it's a difficult night and we will have to get up and use this experience, there are very young people who will be very useful and we must continue.”
Sergio Busquets says now is not the time to discuss his international future after Spain pulled out of the World Cup in 'the most cruel way' with a loss to Morocco on penalties on goal.
La Roja lost the shootout 3-0 at Education City Stadium after a goalless round of 16 encounter on Tuesday, with the Atlas Lions reaching the last eight for the first time.
Spanish captain Busquets, Pablo Sarabia and Carlos Soler couldn't find the back of the net from 12 yards out, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou performing for Morocco.
To add insult to injury, it was Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi who scored the game-winning kick.
Luis Enrique's side dominated possession but lacked edge, with Sarabia hitting the post just at the end of extra time.
At the age of 34, it's been suggested that Busquets could end his career in Spain, but the Barcelona midfielder won't be rushing into a decision after a superb outing in Doha.
He told La1: "Now the important thing is the team and not me, it's a difficult night and we will have to get up and use this experience, there are very young people who will be very useful and we must continue.”
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