With Gerard Pique having announced his shock decision to retire from football mid-season, the reason for the Barcelona legend’s call has been revealed. SLInt MORE:
, it seems the timing of his retirement could mean Barcelona’s early UEFA Champions League exit influenced his call.
The Spaniard, however, was at fault for one of the goals that ultimately cost the Blaugrana their place in the tournament, though it is the financial aspect of the team’s failure that might have been on Pique’s mind, compounded by his"tense" relationship with president Joan Laporta in recent months.
The Soccer Laduma website has moved to a new digital stadium called SNL24.com. Register on SNL24.com and enjoy not just the soccer news, you’ll also get to comment on stories, save articles for later, access weather and traffic alerts for your area, and subscribe to newsletters. A boyhood fan of the club, the ex-Spain international has on a number of occasions put his hand up in desperate times for Barcelona, who were only able to sign Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay in 2020 after he agreed to slash his wages.
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