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Gerard Piqué Bernabeu (born 2 February 1987) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is considered to be one of the best defenders of his generation. Initially a talented student athlete at Barcelona's La Masia academy, Piqué began his professional career with Manchester United in 2004.
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Gerard Pique has announced his retirement from professional football and says his final game will be Barcelona's match against Almeria at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
The 35-year-old, a three-time Champions League and eight-time La Liga winner with boyhood club Barcelona, revealed the news in a video message posted on his social media.
"Football has given me everything," he said. "Barcelona has given me everything. You, culers (Barcelona fans), have given me everything.
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Following Gerard Pique's announcement of his retirement from football, Man City manager Pep Guardiola says it was an honour to be his manager for four years at Barcelona.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who won two Champions Leagues with Pique during his time as Barcelona manager, paid a heartfelt tribute to the retiring defender.
"He had an incredible career in Barcelona," Guardiola said. "I wish him personally all the best, for him and his family. I know his mum and dad. He's an incredible human being, huge personality.
"A player for the big games, someone who never missed one or didn't perform to the high levels. In the top, top teams, all the clubs need this type of player.
"He won everything, with Barcelona and the Spanish national team. The time [to retire] arrives for everyone but his future will be bright because he's a smart guy.
The 35-year-old defender announces his final match will be against Almeria on Saturday, ending a trophy-laden career with Barcelona and Spain. Pique, who won the World Cup and Euros, says he will become a fan and return to the club in the future.
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Nov 4, 2022 · CNN — Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué has announced his retirement from football, saying Saturday’s game against Almería will be his last. In a heartfelt video posted on his social media on...
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Nov 3, 2022 · Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says he is to retire from football after his final game at the Nou Camp on Saturday. The 35-year-old, who came through the ranks at Barcelona and had a four-year...
Gerard Piqué is a former centre-back who played for Barcelona and Spain. He retired in January 2023 and became the owner of FC Andorra, a club in the Spanish fourth division.
Nov 3, 2022 · The legendary centre-back and captain of Barça will play his last game at Spotify Camp Nou on 5 November 2022. He thanked the Club, the fans and his teammates in an emotional video and said there will not be any other team after Barca.
