Pique bid farewell to Barcelona .. "I was born here and will die here"
Barcelona's defense magnate Gerard Pique bid farewell to his club's supporters in an impressive way after playing his last match in the ranks of the Catalan club, which ended with his victory over Almeria 2-0 on Saturday and he topped the local league temporarily.
Pique had suddenly announced his retirement last Thursday, putting an end to a successful career in Barcelona over 14 years, which saw him win the domestic league championship 8 times, the Spanish Cup 7 times, the European Champions League 3 times, the Club World Cup 3 times and the European Super Cup 3 times as well. In addition to his coronation. World champion with Spain in 2010 and European Cup in 2012.
"When we get older, we realize that life is love, but also knowing when to leave," Pique said after the match, in which he went out in the 84th minute when the audience saluted him for the great services he provided.
My love for Barcelona is so strong that it's time for us to step away."
"I am sure I will be here in the future," he said.
I was born and I will die here,” while the club’s supporters chanted “President, President,” referring to the possibility of him taking over the club’s presidency in the future.
Pique played 616 games in Barcelona's colors in various competitions, during which he scored 53 goals. With 767 appearances), then Sergio Busquets (694) and Anders Iniesta (674).
Only Messi (35 titles) and Iniesta (32 titles) have won more titles than Pique (30).
Pique carried the captain's armband in his farewell match in appreciation of his services and entered the stadium amid a wonderful reception from the Blaugrana fans.
Pique played 102 international matches for Spain before retiring in 2018, and is one of 13 players who have crossed the 100 caps in Spain.
He began his professional career with Manchester United, where he played in the last 23 matches, and was loaned during this period to Real Zaragoza.
He played 13 games in the 2007-2008 season with United, winning the Community Shield, the Local League and the Champions League, before returning to Barcelona 4 years after he left when he was in the age groups.
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