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/ 407 days agoThe end of 0-0? Gerard Piqué's innovative idea to ensure every match has goals
Gerard Piqué, in an interview with Iker Casillas, argued that football needs to become more entertaining to attract younger audiences. He emphasized the need for change, suggesting that the current format, with its potential for low-scoring or even scoreless draws, is failing to capture the attention of modern viewers.

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/ 507 days agoPiqué assembles dream team: Includes Barcelona legends and excludes Cristiano Ronaldo
Gerard Piqué snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo in his dream seven-a-side team, opting instead for Lionel Messi and a selection of players with whom he forged close bonds during his career.

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/ 636 days ago'Football not as exciting': Ex-Barca star Pique shocks admission
In a bold move that could reshape the future of football, Gerard Pique, the legendary Barcelona and Spain defender, has called for a significant overhaul of the sport’s traditional format in search of exciting action. With a career decorated by immense success, including nine La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies, and a World Cup […]

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/ 707 days agoHow Arsenal tried to recruit Messi, Fabregas, and Gerard Pique
The legendary Gerard Pique was driven to continue playing in his later years only by his devotion to Barcelona. Suddenly retiring in November of last season, the 37-year-old contributed significantly to the club's financial situation. He passed on a large portion of his remaining contract salary. After leaving the academy as a youngster to play […]

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/ 735 days agoPolice examining 130 bank accounts linked to Pique, Rubiales
Spanish authorities are now investigating foreign bank accounts linked with both Gerard Pique and Luis Rubiales. Pique previously starred in central defense for Barcelona between 2008 and 2022. Rubiales was formally the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and one of UEFA's vice presidents. However, the official was forced to step down following […]

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/ 736 days agoWorse fate than Rubiales? Pique probed for alleged corruption
An inquiry into alleged corruption led to the Wednesday arrest of Luis Rubiales, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) ex-head. And apparently, he may take former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique down with him. According to Spain's state prosecutors, police searched eleven locations for evidence. The investigation into corruption and money laundering led to the arrest of […]

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/ 775 days agoFormer Barcelona star credits Messi as US soccer's savior
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 […]

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/ 883 days agoPique trolls Real for 2022 Champions League, Ancelotti responds
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 […]

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/ 935 days agoRubiales paid $25 million to Pique for Supercopa move to Saudi
Luis Rubiales is back under the microscope following evidence that he paid Gerard Pique and his company, Kosmos, to help move the Supercopa de España to Saudi Arabia. During a stream on Twitch, Gerard Pique revealed Rubiales reached out to Kosmos to move the tournament out of Spain. In doing so, the Spanish Football Federation […]

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/ 1251 days ago5 weekend stories from European soccer
Here are 5 stories from European soccer this weekend: Arsenal: At the Summit of the Premier League Teeming with confidence, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal put forth perhaps their most convincing display yet against Chelsea. The scoreline won’t reflect the dominance but Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge feels like a harbinger of things to come. Gabriel […]

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/ 1696 days agoThe downfall of Barcelona: How debt and transfers cost Messi
Lionel Messi's move to Paris Saint Germain rocked the sports world. A sad, but necessary, move to try to reduce Barcelona's dire situation of being $1.5 billion debt. Paris came to a standstill to welcome the Argentine. FC Barcelona did not have the winger as a first-team player for the first time in 16 years. […]

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/ 4520 days agoCeltic Park Is Set To Rock For One More European Night
Celtic are facing a win-or-go-home scenario when they host AC Milan in Tuesday evening’s Champions League group stage match. A win could see Celtic catapulted into second place; a loss would effectively eliminate the Hoops from this season’s European competition. For those who haven’t seen a Champions League match from Celtic Park, you may only […]
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/ 6517 days agoTransfer Moves: Dos Santos Departs Barca, AC After Adebayor
Deals are heating up on the eve of the Euro 2008 tournament so let's dive straight in and get caught up. This morning's big news is that Mexican striker Giovani dos Santos has left Barcelona to sign for English club Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agreed an initial £4.7m fee which could rise to […]