Lionel Messi's move to MLS side Inter Miami has allowed Gerard Pique to praise his ex-Barcelona teammate for growing the sport. The Spanish veteran has spoken highly of his former pal, saying that the Argentine star's transfer to Inter Miami was a major factor in the growth of soccer in America. Piqué believes that the […]

Gerard Pique poked fun at Real Madrid by claiming that people will forget the club's UEFA Champions League victories. Meanwhile, fans will celebrate Barcelona's for generations to come. Real Madrid supporters have never warmed up to the Spanish former defender, and it is easy to see why. The now 36-year-old spent almost a decade with […]

Gerard Piqué announced his plan for retirement from FC Barcelona after the club's fixture on Saturday against Almería. The 35-year-old spent the majority of his youth and senior career with the Catalan club. Arriving in 2008 from Manchester United, Piqué has 396 appearances in the Blaugrana kit. Piqué's announcement is a surprising one, and one […]

Madrid (AFP) – The president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, has denied paying commissions to Kosmos, the events company founded by Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, as part of the Spanish Super Cup’s move to Saudi Arabia. Rubiales has been accused of a conflict of interest after the Spanish website El Confidencial reported the […]

Madrid (AFP) – The Spanish football federation arranged for a commission of 24 million euros ($25.9 million) to be paid to Kosmos, the sports events company founded by Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, as part of the Spanish Super Cup moving to Saudi Arabia, a report in the Spanish press said on Monday. According to El […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has told how his career was kickstarted by a rant from Roy Keane and then given a new lease of life when Alex Ferguson let him leave Manchester United. Pique came through Barca's youth system but moved to United, aged 17, before struggling with homesickness during four difficult […]

Barcelona (AFP) – Barcelona defender Gerard Pique insists he will not reverse his decision to retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup. Pique announced his intention to leave La Roja after having to demonstrate he did not cut the colours of the Spanish flag off his kit during a 2-0 win in Albania […]

Madrid (AFP) – Controversial Spanish defender Gerard Pique insisted Sunday that he will end his international career after the 2018 World Cup. The Barcelona star has come under regular fire for his performances on the field and his support off the pitch for his pro-Catalan stance. "The World Cup in Russia is going to be […]

Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Barcelona defender Gerard Pique headed a late winner as defending champions Spain overcame a resolute and determined Czech Republic 1-0 in their Group D opener in Toulouse on Monday. Spain's build-up to the tournament was rocked last week when reports claimed goalkeeper De Gea had been involved in a sex scandal. […]

Nationalism continues to rear its ugly head among soccer fans in Western Europe. While media coverage is extensive of any hint of racism, fascism or right-wing political behavior around matches in Eastern Europe, often times the ugliness in England and Spain is ignored. Spain and England have become more accommodating to foreigners and those of […]

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique believes Iker Casillas is the standard at Real Madrid and has been the best goalkeeper in the world for many years. Pique is currently with the Spanish national team at Las Rozas as they prepare for their upcoming EURO 2016 qualifier against Ukraine. Speaking to the radio program El Larguero, the Barcelona centre-back […]